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Sharks and Scuba Divers

admin — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:42:10 +0000

There is a common trope going around the news media recently of using Scuba divers as stock photos when broadcasting shark attacks. We are rather concerned about this for a plethora of reasons. Primarily, shark attacks are rare. Even in years where there seem to be more than normal like this year, on average only […]

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California Abalone

admin — Tue, 14 May 2019 19:29:45 +0000

The California Abalone is a tale of abundance that lead to a steep decline. It was not long ago that Abalone in California were viewed as a non-depleting resource. One could provide dinner by diving and picking an abalone off of a reef. In fact, many claimed to have learned to dive simply to acquire […]

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Woman Owned Scuba.com Deep Dives on Being “Blue” for 30 Years in Honor of Earth Day 2019

Melinda Herndon — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:05:36 +0000

70% of our earth consists of water with 70% of earth's oxygen produced by plants that live below sea level. Scuba.com was founded with the idea that people will be the stewards of and advocates for the underwater world. When you have experienced a reef first hand, seeing how even a small rock can host a rich and diverse community of flora and fauna, you cannot help but want to do your part.

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Divescapes Canada Conference & Exhibition

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:25:49 +0000

Divescapes is the biggest and best Scuba Diving Conference and Exhibition of Canada, and is THE place to see top tier speaker and exhibitors. Presented by the Alberta Underwater Council, the Divescapes Conference and Exhibition is held biannually and strives to promote safe and environmentally responsible diving. Divescapes Conference provides an opportunity for all participants to […]

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Darren’s Taste 2 Travel Guide

Melinda Herndon — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:35:17 +0000

Darren McClane is the most intrepid traveler I have ever known. He’s not a tourist, he’s a temporary resident of each of the 180+ countries he has visited. This gives him a unique insider perspective that he shares with us on his website: www.Taste2Travel.com -By Melinda Herndon PADI & NAUI SCUBA Diving Instructor Please enjoy this […]

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Annual Chamber Day 2018

Dannelle — Thu, 03 May 2018 18:54:00 +0000

Catalina Island is one of the top diving destinations in the world where more than a million dives are conducted each year. The location is ideal for a hyperbaric treatment facility devoted to divers. The chamber is available to treat injured divers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber needs […]

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37th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup

Staff Writer — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:58:52 +0000

As one of the largest annual dive events in Southern California, the 37th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup was another huge success. Hundreds of divers make there way out to volunteer to clean up our beautiful ocean. There were some odd finds this year while cleaning up the harbor. Items such as window blinds, cellphones, […]

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7 Night Diving Tips

Staff Writer — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:43:51 +0000

Diving at night is a specialty many divers fear, until they try it. After one dive many are often hooked on scuba diving after dusk. With a little preparation and planning Night Diving can be among the most rewarding specialties scuba has to offer. Proper lighting is important. Many people think brighter is better, purchasing […]

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America’s Largest Dive Expo

Staff Writer — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:31:19 +0000

This will be the 29th annual Dive Expo Scuba Show that brings together 300+ exhibitors from all over the world in a 76,000 square foot exhibit space. They will be having over $40,000 in door prizes to be given away, their biggest giveaway yet. This means their will be dozens of winners walking away with […]

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Avalon, Catalina Island Underwater Cleanup

Staff Writer — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:29:17 +0000

Avalon Harbor is one of Southern California’s most fascinating dive locations and is home to many of the Catalina Conservancy’s events. Once a year, Avalon closes its harbor to boats and opens it for divers to volunteer by picking up trash at the bottom of the bay. In February, over 500 volunteer scuba divers collect […]

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