Underwater Photo seminar to be held in Sacramento & Berkeley
PRESS RELEASE – MAY 8, 2012 Mike’s Camera and Nikon are presenting an underwater photography Seminar on Wednesday May 22 in Sacramento and Thursday May 23 in Berkeley. The coral …
Fourth Sonoma coast abalone diver dies despite rescue attempts
Another abalone diver died on Saturday morning, May 4, despite a rescue attempt by Sonoma County Rangers and Cal Fire medical personnel. The tragedy took place at Fisk Mill Cove, …
The AquaSketch Minno: An 8-foot long dive slate on your wrist
Many SCUBA divers carry a dive slate underwater for communicating with a buddy or referencing important information. The AquaSketch Minno is a modern version of this essential communication device that …
Three abalone divers killed diving on north coast
In separate incidents this weekend, three abalone divers were killed within a 24-hour period. The dead include a 66 year old retired firefighter from Pacifica, who was found off Shell …
Trident recalls high-pressure hoses
Trident Diving Equipment is recalling high-pressure scuba air hoses due to potential leaks, regulators said. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 200 air hoses were involved in the recall. The …
California Creates a Globally Significant Network of Marine Protected Areas
(Press release. Source: California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, April 17, 2013) California recently completed an historic overhaul of how it manages its coastal waters by revising and expanding its …
SoCal Abalone Poachers Fined, Sentenced to Probation and Community Service
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has noted an apparent increase in abalone poaching in Southern California waters. Potential abalone poachers and the general public should be aware …
New Android App helps track shark encounters
Michael Bear, founder of the Sevengill Shark Sightings website, has created an Android app which allows divers to log encounters with *any*shark directly from their Android smart phones. The app, …
Seasoft’s new UltraDive Super Mask: A new view of the underwater world
If you’ve been diving for a while, you probably have at least one piece of gear that really needs replacing, but you’re just not willing to part with it. It …
Sea of Cortez: Sea life is abundant and varied in this unique dive destination
I ran to the outside of the ship, thinking that the Captain had cut the engines to signal that the sperm whales we were “hunting” were close. I looked out …