Cause of 2011 Abalone die-off found: Gonyaulax spinifera
In 2011, abalone living in some areas of the Sonoma and Mendocino coast were killed by the thousands by an unknown toxin in the water. Today, nearly 3 years later, …
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September 26, 2024 2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced
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September 8, 2024 Experiencing Mexico’s Sardine Run at Magdalena Bay
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July 8, 2024 Prime-Time Scuba Diving with Just So Scuba at Lake Tahoe
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January 1, 2023 Scuba Diving Wild Alaska: Diving Prince William Sound
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October 2, 2022 Diving California’s Channel Islands: California’s Underwater Jungle
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Macro Photography: Catching Great Images in Local Waters
Words and Photos by Mike Bartick. For me, photography has been a never-ending learning curve. It’s a sometimes frustrating and always challenging craft that hooked me when I picked up …
One-of A Kind 3D Model and Dive Map Created for Point Lobos State Park Dive Community
(Note: This story has been updated. Please click here.) Long considered the “crown jewel” of the California State Park system, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a magnet for nature …
Experiencing Love in the Form of Komodo National Park
A fire breathing dragon? Well, not quite, but a seven foot lizard going by the name “Komodo Dragon” most definitely had my attention. I had decided to take a dream …
Kirk McGuire’s Shares his Latest Work; Featured in GQ Magazine
Kirk McGuire, an accomplished sculpture artist featured on CaliforniaDiver.com, has recently sent us some of his latest work. Shown below are two flying fish sculptures currently in progress. “They are …
Support the Catalina Island Hyperbaric Chamber at Chamber Day 2014
Wednesday, May 7, is the date for Chamber Day 2014 — be sure to mark your calendar! The USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber, located on the campus of the USC Wrigley Marine Science Center at …
Help support the Catalina Island Hyperbaric Chamber on May 7
Like many, I’ve been fortunate to have made it through my diving career without any serious injuries. While I’ve definitely had my share of urchin spines and swallowed more a …
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Submersible Systems introduces New Swiftwater Breathing System
Public Safety Institute and Submersible Systems (Spare Air®) are pleased to announce the launch of the first type-approved Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA®) for first responders to water rescue incidents. The …
Shearwater Introduces the New Peregrine TX
Shearwater Research is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated Peregrine TX with air integration. A compact yet powerful addition to the Shearwater lineup. The Peregrine TX is …
Shearwater Unveils New Tern and Tern TX Dive Computers
Dive computer manufacturer Shearwater Research has just announced the release of two new dive computers – the Tern and Tern TX. Designed with the sport diver in mind, the new …
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