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Tragedy at the Breakwater: A checkout dive goes wrong

My Girlfriend started scuba school in September 2012, largely due her newly developed interest in the undersea world after coming with me, Scott Cassell, on several expeditions. She asked me to accompany …

An Interview with Bernie Chowdhury (Part II)

  Interview by Michael Bear Although probably best known for his classic true tale of fatal  father-and-son diving hubris, ‘The Last Dive‘ (Hardcover: 368 pages, Publisher: Harper; First Edition (October …

Diveheart makes dreams come true at the Aquarium of the Pacific

During its 2013 Festival of Human Abilities, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach hosted Julie and Alex Calvo of Westminster, as they went scuba diving with Diveheart founder/president …

Ideations Design Introduces new LED-lit SMB

Shore diving and boat diving in open water can be challenging and carry certain inherent risks; diving at night compounds these risks even more. Surfacing far away from the boat …

An Interview with Bernie Chowdhury: Author of “The Last Dive” (Part 1)

Although probably best known for his classic true tale of fatal  father-and-son diving hubris, ‘The Last Dive‘ (Hardcover: 368 pages, Publisher: Harper; First Edition (October 3, 2000) ISBN-10: 0060194626), Bernie …

Meet Richard Theiss: Cinematographer, Media Consultant, Explorers Club Member

Ever since he was a little boy, watching Lloyd Bridges in Sea Hunt, Richard Theiss has been fascinated by the ocean. He has spent over 12 years in the television commercial and …

Let There Be (LED) Light: See more on your next dive with one of these great lights

Whether you’re diving daytime or nighttime, a reliable dive light is an essential piece of gear. In recent years, HID and LED lights have replaced the standard incandescent variety and …

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Great New Dive Gear from the DEMA Show 2012 – Part II

On the second day of the DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, we had the opportunity to visit with many manufacturers …

Great New Gear – An update from the DEMA Show

California Diver is at the huge DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. We’re checking out the great products being released by …