Malta considering requiring physicals for recreational divers
The small island nation of Malta is considering making it mandatory for all divers to have an annual medical certification before diving. While it may seem like a new, radical …
Smaller, sharper, and lighter: Taking a closer look at the new GoPro HERO3+
GoPro cameras have been very popular in diving for many years, and for good reason – the compact, high-definition cameras offer some beautiful 1920x1080HD video in a compact, easy to …
Help Needed to Count Giant Seabass in Southern California
Just how many giant sea bass are there in southern California? You can help find the answer! Giant sea bass (we still like to call them black sea bass), Stereolepis gigas, were …
Take Me Back Down: One Diver’s “Over The Counter” Remedy For DCIs
The following is a first-hand example of how a series of unfortunate events were made better by going back into the water for in water recompression. The article does not …
Where are all the missing Sea Lions? Scientists say they’ll be back soon
One of the lead news stories in northern California this week was on the dozens of sea lions which live at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf have suddenly disappeared. The large animals …
For the scuba diver who has it all: The Scuba Tank BBQ
Old scuba diving tanks which no longer pass hydro are often considered useless. Some have turned them into wind chimes, planters, mailboxes, or other creations. One Seattle diver owns one of the …
Kids Dive into Scuba at Pinnacles Dive Center’s Scuba Camp
Pinnacles Dive Center’s annual scuba camp in Novato was another success this year, and the kids “love scuba!” This camp is designed to create a gateway for kids who want …
Registration Now Open for the 2014 Monterey Shootout
Registration for the 2014 Monterey Shootout is now open, with categories for all levels of photographers. Great prizes will be rewarded to the winners of the different categories. New underwater photographers are …
Wide, Spot, Red and Mixed: Nauticam’s new 4-mode dive light has all in one
LED dive lights have changed the way we see everything underwater and have been a huge benefit to underwater photographers and videographers in particular. There have been so many advances …
Diving the Farallon Islands: Getting My Feet Wet with White Sharks
As I pull an 8 mm wetsuit over my knees and shoulders, my stomach grumbles with anxiety. The deckhand helps me strap five-pound weights to my ankles as we drop …