Before California’s ban on shark fins became law one year ago, 42-year old Michael Kwong was one of the area’s most vocal opponents. This week, he became the first major …

Overhead diving procedures have been developed, over time, by persons who have had to go into dark passages and recover far too many bodies. Most of these victims had no …

I love sharks the way most people love their dogs and cats. To me there is nothing more majestic and beautiful than a big shark swimming gracefully through the water. …

Gretchen Ashton, Owner of ScubaFit, has just launched a new digital magazine dedicated to scuba fitness. FITDIVER now publishes 4 issues a year, with each issue dedicated to improving fitness …

Fished nearly to extinction in the recent past, giant sea bass (Stereolepis gigas) are starting to make a comeback, but no one really knows the size of the population. So …

In 2008, the first mirrorless digital cameras were introduced to the market as an option to DSLR’s and compact cameras. Today, they’re an excellent option for divers interested in taking great …

According to a report on CCTV (China Central Television – the predominant state television broadcaster in mainland China), the consumption of shark fin soup has dramatically declined. Citing a recent campaign …

Just a few days ago we shared the story of a sea turtle apparently thanking a diver who freed it from an entanglement. Half way across the world, a huge …

Southern California’s incredible giant kelp forests are home to a rich array of marine life, as well as a focus for recreational activities including SCUBA diving, snorkeling, fishing, and kayaking.  …

You’ve heard the phrase “Once in a blue moon”, right? For fishermen in Nome, Alaska, something far less common than a blue moon recently occurred. An extremely rare blue-colored red king …