Famous for its year-around sunshine and European charm, La Jolla features some of California’s best surfing and diving. Not too long ago, I read something interesting in a magazine. “Travel, …

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) wardens cited two Southern California men for illegally taking abalone from the Marine Protected Area (MPA) near Laguna Beach recently. CDFW wildlife officers …

The California Fish and Game Commission recently adopted new regulations that changed the duration of the spiny lobster report card to match the lobster season and enacted a non-return fee …

My kayak, loaded with SCUBA and camera gear, launches through the gentle surf. A morning breeze greets me with the salty scent of the sea. A splashing sound alerts me …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 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 …

(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 …