Good Idea or Not? Florida Group Proposes A Ban of Spearfishing on Scuba
If a Florida management plan known as Our Florida Reefs (OFR) has their way, scuba divers will need to leave their spearguns at home. They will also need to cut their bug …
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Current and future scuba diving events in California
Never Turn Your Back On The Ocean (Here’s Why)
A famous Hawaiian, Duke Kahanamoku, helped popularize the motto, “Never turn your back on the ocean.” His reasons were twofold: he wanted people to watch out for the physical dangers of being hit by …
Coast Guard Launches App For Safer Boating; Download It Free
There are sooooo many apps out there.* But here’s one app created by the U.S. Coast Guard that you should seriously consider if you spend time in a boat. As …
Enter The Drawing: Classic Cory Ness Victory Motorcycle To Benefit Diveheart
Illinois-based nonprofit Diveheart works to build confidence, independence and self-esteem in children, adults and veterans of all abilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities. They’re a great organization who is …
Yet Another Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Washes Ashore In Southern California
For the third time in a year, a yellow-bellied sea snake has washed ashore in Southern California. The 20-inch snake was found Tuesday afternoon on Coronado’s North Beach. Last October, a two-foot-long yellow-bellied sea snake …
A Great Year For Tanks: PSI-PCI Reports No Scuba Cylinder Ruptures in 2015
Thirty three years ago, when Bill High started Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc. his aim was to train at least 300-500 people and he established a goal of “zero ruptures”. PSI-PCI …
New Dive Boutique at Casa del Mar Cozumel Hotel and Dive Resort Cozumel Opens
The newest of scuba related shops in Cozumel will be opening in January, 2016 on the pier by the hotel. “Dive Boutique Cozumel will represent Casa del Mar Hotel and Dive …
Shearwater Introduces Perdix Computer for Rec and Tec Divers
Shearwater Research Inc. has just introduced their newest dive computer: The low-profile contoured computer is designed without sacrificing features vital to technical divers. Like the Petrel, the Perdix features several modes …
Diving Fitness: The Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2016
Results are in from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2016. Not surprisingly, Wearable Technology, such as heart rate monitors and pedometers, ranks …
5th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced (See The Photos!)
The prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, has announced the 2015 winners. This year’s Ocean Art Competition attracted a very high caliber of photos, …