In the decade I have been diving, I have always had a special place in my heart for the Californian waters.  Every trip to an exotic locale only seems to …

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) marine officers contacted more than 400 anglers while patrolling Catalina, San Nicholas and Santa Barbara islands during the recreational lobster season opener on …

18-year-old underwater photographer Nirupam Nigam just clinched the “Best of Shootout” title in the 3rd Annual SoCal underwater photo shootout. The Southern California competition attracted over 70 talented photographers with decades …

With California’s lobster season opening in just a few weeks, thousands of divers are gearing up with new gear for the hunt, booking charter boat trips, and of course lining …

 By Kurt Lieber, Founder of Ocean Defenders Alliance   “On Friday, September 6th, our flagship boat the Clearwater headed up the California coast, with our new boat, the Miss T, which was ready for …

The Grumman TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber developed for the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Originally entering into service in 1942, the Avenger first saw action during the Battle …

I love California diving!  I’ve spent about a third of my dive career in Southern California waters, mostly on day boats and liveaboards in and around the Channel Islands.  That’s …