Posts in category Dive Sites

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 …

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, …

Probably having heard the recent media hoopla about the Sevengill sharks at La Jolla Cove, Eli Martinez, editor of Shark Diver Magazine, came to La Jolla Cove earlier this month, …

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 …

It’s a typical summer morning on the Monterey Peninsula—puffy gray clouds drifting in a light breeze; little fits and starts of sun making tentative appearances in the dawn sky. I …

Stepping onto the dive boat in San Diego, I could only hope that no one had taped a sign on my back that read “kick me- I’ve never dived in …

Last Fall, Colorado-based Teens4Oceans completed placement of an underwater web cam at Anacapa, which allows viewers all over the world to see the current conditions and sea life 15 feet underwater. …

Story and photos by Andy Sallmon and Allison Vitsky Once again, we had been led astray by that stupid swell report.  This was a far cry from the 1-2 foot …

A major milestone was reached today in the effort to establish marine protected areas (MPAs) along California’s coast. In a 3-0 vote, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) today …

Diver, Beware. Every dive site has its lore. Some are famous for gorgeous underwater topography.  Others for their noteworthy marine life.  Still others are known for being great training spots. …