Posts in category Environment

It’s that time of year again! The now annual Great Giant Sea Bass Count (2015 edition) is almost here and divers are gearing up to spot some more giants. For those …

Next time you’re out on the ocean, keep an eye out for a rare but welcome visitor to our waters – the leatherback turtle. Leatherbacks sea turtles swim an amazing …

For years people have warmed me of the dangers of turning my hobby into my profession. ‘You will start to hate diving’ they say ‘you will get bored or jaded.’ …

California has grown considerably since the 1950’s. Even with the large growth in population, however, California’s rate of shark attacks has declined by 91 percent in the past six decades, a …

A huge manta ray gave scuba divers a show of thanks after it was untangled from a commercial fishing line. The scene unfolded on May 17 off Cocos Island, about 350 miles off the Pacific …

We recently shared with you the tragic story of the Totaba – a highly endangered fish in the Sea Of Cortez on the brink of extinction due, in part, to …

Mexico’s Sea of Cortez is known for it’s large and diverse population of sea life. Its unique and rich ecosystem is known for many migratory species, such as humpback whales, …

A  California researcher at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute may have discovered a new species of octopus, and is considering naming it with a title that conveys how adorable it is. “As someone …

On Tuesday, June 9, two national marine sanctuaries in California more than doubled in size. The newly protected areas will ban oil drilling and protect the marine habitat in a 4,581-square-mile area. …

Have you often wondered how to identify all those rockfish and abalone species? Have you ever wanted to be a marine biologist? Are you interested in collecting data on our …