It is cold here. The thin light somehow manages to support photosynthesis in the great kelps. The security of the underwater forest becomes a mere shadow far above me. Few …

When was the last time you heard conservationists urge you to go spearfishing? That’s what’s happening in Florida and the Caribbean as the Lionfish, an invasive species native to the …

I know this aint robably seems like a very silly question – who doesn’t want their gear back when they lose it or misplace it? I know I would, and …

The prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, has announced the 2014 winners. This year’s Ocean Art Competition attracted a very high caliber of photos, …

A celebration of life service has been planned to honor and remember Tim Mitchell, who tragically lost his life last Tuesday while attempting to save boats during the storm at …

A safety sausage is a buoy used when the diver is at the surface to indicate the diver’s position to the dive boat, reducing the risk of losing contact when …

In December, we shared with you the news that Point Lobos State Reserve, just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, was going to double to rates for divers in 2015 and charge $40 per team of two …

(Story updated Jan. 1 at 6:34pm PST. Check back for further updates) A violent windstorm that blasted Catalina Island Tuesday night has claimed two lives and destroyed several boats, including …

With 2015 just hours away, you may be starting – or finalizing – your list of adventures for the coming year. This may or may not include some new diving …

Back in April 2011, my friend and I were diving off Casino Point on Santa Catalina Island in chilly waters when we looked up and saw four large black fish. …