Posts in category Dive News & Events

As scuba divers, we know how important it is to have a proper fitting wetsuit or drysuit to stay warm and comfortable underwater. A suit that doesn’t fit properly also restricts …

In March 2015, a team of NOAA-led researchers will explore the deep seafloor environment of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS). Data collected during this cruise will help supply …

On Monday, two fisherman came across two conjoined whales at Ojo de Liebre lagoon in Baja, California. The whales weighed about 1,000 pounds and measured approximately 14 feet in length, and …

Santana High School in Santee is teaming up with the San Diego Council of Divers this Sunday, March 15 for a beach cleanup event. The public is invited to join and help …

By now, you’re probably familiar with some of the Discovery Channel’s (the number-one nonfiction media company, says their website) fictional programming. Some recent gems have included Mermaids Caught On Camera, …

For the past 25 years, Divers Alert Network and Rolex have collaborated to award one of the most prestigious honors in scuba diving, the DAN/Rolex Diver of the Year Award. This year, Simon Mitchell, Chair …

Nothing to do on Sunday? You might want to check out the Festival of Whales at Dana Point. Celebrating its 44th Anniversary, the festival features activities for people of all …

Los Angeles-based Reef Worlds, whose team includes film and television designers, dive-site developers, and marine biologists, are designing next generation sustainable reefs for tourism and the environment in a race to …

In 2013, Dan and Betty Orr retired after 23 years with Divers Alert Network (DAN).  During their tenure at DAN (Dan as President and Betty as Vice President of Insurance Services), they helped DAN …

This Saturday, March 7, certified divers who present their certification card along with photo ID get free admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach at their thirteenth annual …