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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May 20, 2026 Shearwater Introduces New Perdix 3 Dive Computer
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March 15, 2026 Sponges, Tunicates and Bivalves – The Ocean’s Water Filtration System
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January 14, 2026 That’s a Moray!
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January 8, 2026 Symbiotic Living: Health Lessons from Anemonefish for Divers
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August 4, 2025 The Aldora Experience – Cozumel Diving at Its Best
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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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Shearwater Introduces New Perdix 3 Dive Computer
Shearwater Research has just announced the release of the Perdix 3, a new full-size dive computer featuring an AMOLED display, titanium construction, and expanded customization options aimed at both recreational …
OCEAN REEF Announces Release of Neptune III ID250 Full Face Mask
OCEAN REEF has announced the release of the Neptune III ID250, a limited-edition version of its Neptune III full-face diving mask. The mask was created to mark the upcoming 250th …
Oceanic Launches “Photon” BCD
PRESS RELEASE Salt Lake City, Utah (March 24, 2026) – Oceanic, a Huish Outdoors brand, proudly announces the launch of the Photon BCD, a next‑generation buoyancy compensator designed to adapt …
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