Hunting and GatheringMarine LifeMarine Life Identification A Giant (Rock Scallop) Mystery An ex-boyfriend once complained: "I've never met a woman who asked so many questions!" At the time, of course, he…Bonnie J. CardoneJuly 21, 2011
FishMarine LifeMarine Life Identification Sheephead: The Bold Rogue of the Kelp Forest When I first came upon a male California sheephead, I thought I had wandered into the neighborhood of the local…Curtis SimpsonJune 17, 2011
Environmental IssuesMarine LifeOpinionsSpecials Seen Any Basking Sharks? Contact NOAA Basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) are one of the largest fish in the sea, second only to whale sharks. They can…California Diving NewsJune 7, 2011
Marine LifeMarine Life Identification California Marine Flatworms A rather stunning creature grabbed my attention. It was off-white with ostentatious black, purple, and red lines that zigzagged down…Bruce WatkinsMay 3, 2011
Dive TipsHunting and GatheringMarine Life Safe Abalone Diving Each spring Northern California divers look forward to the beginning of abalone season with the exuberance of children waiting for…Bruce WatkinsMarch 30, 2011
CrustaceansImagingMarine Life How to Photograph Lobster Now that the fever of lobster hunting has died down as far as eating them goes, perhaps it is time…Dale & Kim ShecklerMarch 24, 2011
FishMarine LifeMarine Life Identification Yellowfin Fringehead Those with patience and good eyesight are frequently rewarded with glimpses of exceptional beauty. California has many tiny invertebrates and…Bruce WatkinsFebruary 10, 2011
Marine LifeMarine Life Identification Fried Eggs for Breakfast at La Jolla Shores La Jolla Shores is a popular beach located near San Diego. Besides being a great spot for teaching scuba, it…Tracy ClarkFebruary 2, 2011
ImagingSharks & Rays How to Photograph Blue and Mako Sharks While you may be lucky enough to stumble upon a naturally inquisitive blue or mako shark on the edge of…Andy MurchDecember 30, 2010
Marine LifeMarine Life Identification Know Your Nudibranchs If there was a contest for the brightest, most intricate, or most ostentatious critter in California waters, the animals we…Bruce WatkinsDecember 13, 2010