Diving the UB88 Submarine: California’s WWI Submarine
The UB88 is the only known German submarine from either World War I or II to be sunk off the coast of California. Laid down in February 1917 at Hamburg …
Introducing the 02 Pursuit: A motorcycle powered by a scuba tank
An engineering school graduate in Australia has figured out another way to put a scuba tank to good use: powering his motorcycle. Dean Benstad’s motorcycle, called the 02 Pursuit, uses …
Stronger Shark Finning Ban Endorsed by European Parliament
Conservation groups are celebrating today’s European Parliament vote to close loopholes in the European Union ban on shark finning – the culmination of six years of campaigning and debate. Members …
Method introduces first bottles made of ocean plastic
Method, producer of environmentally-safe cleaning products, has just introduced the world’s first bottle made with ocean plastic. The bottles will contain dish and hand soap, and are available at Whole …
How stretching, breathing exercises, and yoga help you dive deeper and hold your breath longer
There are approximately 639 skeletal muscles in the human body. Each is fueled by oxygen. And the harder a muscle works, the more fuel it requires. To be a good …
Great New Dive Gear from the DEMA Show 2012 – Part II
On the second day of the DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, we had the opportunity to visit with many manufacturers …
Great New Gear – An update from the DEMA Show
California Diver is at the huge DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. We’re checking out the great products being released by …
2,900 High Pressure Air Hoses Recalled – Is yours on the list?
It’s time for a quick check of your high pressure air hoses. Some high pressure hoses imported by Innovative Scuba Concepts in Colorado Springs, Colorado Trident Diving Equipment in Chatsworth, …
Join NCUPS Friday for presentation on shark conservation
Northern California Underwater Photographic Society invites the public to a free evening presentation on shark conservation in Micronesia, marine sanctuary efforts in the Philippines and dive travel around the world. …
Seattle divers red with anger over taking of giant octopus
While eating octopus may be a delicacy to some, an incident in Seattle on October 31st has some local divers red with anger. According to local divers Bob Bailey and …