Southern California Diving Pioneer Bill Hardy Passes Away
The dive community mourns the recent passing, on August 9, 2016 of Bill Hardy, the founder and long-time operator of San Diego Diver’s Supply in Southern California. Founding the store …
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Current and future scuba diving events in California
E/V Nautilus Explores World War II Aircraft Carrier Off San Francisco at Farallon Islands
On Tuesday, August 23, Scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus research ship successfully explored the sunken hulk of a World War II aircraft carrier which was sunk off the Farallon Islands. Scuttled in 1951 …
Images of Modern America: Diving off the Oregon Coast Showcases Diving Pioneers, Stores
A new book, Images of a Modern America: Diving Off the Oregon Coast, has just been published with a goal of to helping to share the history of diving the Northwest coastline. It …
Abalone Diver Perishes in Sonoma County; Divers Urged To Be Cautious, Get Specialized Training
An abalone diver at Salt Point State Park in Sonoma county lost his life on Sunday while diving for abalone. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Sgt. Spencer Crum says witnesses saw a large wave …
“My PADI. My Ocean. My Hope” Showcases Diver Achievements
To commemorate its 50th anniversary and recognize the important contributions of divers over the past half-century, PADI is releasing a series of short documentary videos entitled My PADI. My Ocean. …
Scuba Capsule Case and Software Turns Your iPhone into a Dive Computer
Scuba Capsule International is on a mission to revolutionize the scuba diving experience. Their new package combines a rugged, waterproof case to house your iPhone underwater and a software package that …
Bluewater Photo’s Annual SoCal Shootout Announced; Over $22,000 in Prizes To Be Awarded
The 2016 SoCal Shootout is coming! Bluewater Photo is excited to run their competition again, and registration is now open. The weekend-long competition brings together underwater photographers of all levels throughout …
New Navy Mini-Submarine Will Aid SEALs in Future Missions
Lockheed Martin, an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company, is working in partnership with Submergence Group LLC to develop the next generation of Dry Combat Submersibles (DCS) for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The new contract is for …
Mexico Passes Law to Protect Critically Endangered Vaquita; Marine Mammal Center Responds
On Friday, July 22, 2016, United States President Barack Obama and Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto committed to intensify bilateral cooperation to protect the critically endangered vaquita porpoise. Please attribute the following statement …
Children with Disabilities Treated to Scuba Discovery Event
For the past five years children with disabilities have spent a gleeful day absorbed in the HSA Scuba Discovery Event! Thanks to the collaboration between the hospital’s Recreational Therapist, Mariana …