A postcard day greeted us as the Cee Ray left the dock in Long Beach, headed for Catalina. This was our final charter of the year and we were determined to have a good day. And we did, in spite moderate swell and some strong currents at the dive sites. Eagle eyed Chris spotted two octopuses, abalone and lobster wereRead more »...

A group of intrepid divers set out bright and early from Ventura Harbor on October 7th for a highly anticipated return to explore some of the dive sites along the northern channel islands. The Raptor is a small, fast dive boat which can cross the channel in just under an hour, given the right conditions. Unlike last year’s tumultuous journey, theRead more »...

You’ve heard of turtles and dolphins approaching humans in distress only to find out that they need help from something with ten digits and opposable thumbs?  Well, a local Florida television station heard from a diver who recently witnessed an encounter between an ailing lemon shark and a seasoned, shark professional! You can check out some video footage of theRead more »...

Good news for all of us who occasionally loose our bladders while diving! You can now release yourself from shame, guilt, or recrimination for this little urinary indiscretion. Scientists have come up with an explanation about what causes this momentary lapse in good hygiene standards. And guess what? All mammals do it! Check out this repost below and follow theRead more »...

One of the best reasons to dive Catalina is the variety: the variety of animals, the variety of dive sites, the variety of underwater terrain. If you want to explore a kelp forest, or search the sandy areas for bat rays, or look deep into rocky crags for eels, it’s all available at Catalina—sometimes in one dive site! Over LaborRead more »...

To me, the humble S’more is the heartbeat of any camping trip. Without it, the weekend would be an empty shell. Luckily, we had plenty of ‘em around Saturday night’s campfire at Leo Carrillo State Beach. We had milk chocolate s’mores and dark chocolate s’mores and strawberry s’mores, all to top off a fabulous dinner supplied by our own AlexRead more »...

Ok, we may be a little late to the table, but we’re still SUPER excited to find out that the sequel to the BBC documentary Blue Planet is under way. The emmy-winning original was a visually stunning introduction of the teaming biodiversity to be found in the earth’s largest natural habitat and a great introduction to all those humans who perhapsRead more »...

We just received word about some very special Black Sea Bass who are roaming our underwater hood. If you spot one of them let someone know, but don’t attempt to take away a bass’ unusual bling! Read the email below!   Researchers at Cal State Long Beach have tagged 34 Black Sea Bass over the summer and it’s certainly possibleRead more »...

Interested in a story about how man can interact in a positive way with the much maligned, elusive shark? Check out the link below for a story from GrindTv.com about a persistent lemon shark who recognized a diver as a potential ally in his plight for assistance. This lucky shark happened on just the right diver for aide and weRead more »...

The heat wave we’ve been experiencing this year has made our work-a-day world nearly intolerable. Up to triple digits for weeks on end can put people in the worst moods. But what great conditions for diving! The cool breeze was so refreshing and being out on the water with the sun beating down was a little piece of heaven. WeRead more »...