At-A-Glance  Location: On the mainland side Anacapa Island (actually a chain of three islets) that is the closest to mainland…

When you think of coral reefs, chances are you think of underwater scenery featuring bright colors. Our waters are a…

AT-A-GLANCE   Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate but experience with currents is a must. Location: Seaward side (south) of the…

Garbage Cove! What kind of name is that for a dive site?! In spite of its unattractive name, the diving in…

No animals encountered in the California underwater world are quite as playful as sea lions. Their big dark puppy-dog eyes…

With most sunken wrecks it is fun to talk about illustrious careers of sailing from distant ports to wayward harbors…

Divers who frequent California's Channel Islands are likely to have a love-hate relationship with currents. In general, swift currents sweep…

While Anacapa Island is often visible from the mainland, it's often shrouded in haze, giving it a mirage-like appearance. The…

As the boat motored around to the seaward side of the West Island of Anacapa, I asked a fellow passenger…