Posts in category Dive Sites

In the summer of 2009, using advanced computer software processing, Dean Morrow discovered a large shape deep below the waters of San Clemente Island. Based on what he saw in …

For divers familiar with the Monterey Bay area, Point Lobos is a hotspot for recreational diving, known for its large and diverse fish populations, rugged underwater topography and unspoiled scenery. …

The meandering topography of Puget Sound, my home since 2004, offers in winter a good number of shore dive sites sheltered from inclement weather. However, its relentless overcast sky can …

There are many less known locations in California to dive in which are still worthy of being discovered by the general diving community. Many divers head immediately to the popular …

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has just released an App for the iPad and iPhone which provides maps and much more information on California’s …

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers cited a 46-year-old Ventura County man for using rubbing alcohol to force fish out of rocks and capturing them to sell. The …

The Grumman TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber developed for the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Originally entering into service in 1942, the Avenger first saw action during the Battle …

Recently I had the opportunity to introduce a small group of international divers to California diving so naturally I wanted them to visit some of my favorite destinations. The clean …

As you drive south on Highway 1, the sandy beaches of Monterey and Carmel give way to rocky shores. Passing Point Lobos, Garrapata State Park marks the north entrance to …

I’ll be the first to admit it—fishermen aren’t the only ones who tell “fish tales.” In fact, scuba divers may be even guiltier of this indulgence. Sometimes the excitement of …