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…
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PhotoELF Edits: 2012:04:12 --- Saved as: 24-Bit JPEG (EXIF) Format 98 % 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…
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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 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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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