Sometimes I seek out challenging sites with access to exposed reefs, deeper water and large animals. At other times I…

I enjoy the excitement of being the first diver on a new site. However, not every unexplored site offers a…

At-A-Glance Skill Level: Intermediate or better due the possibility of strong currents. Location: Offshore of Pacific Grove at 36° 38.326’…

Each and every one of our California dive spots has a long and rich history. Take McAbee Beach in Monterey,…

Most of us tend to reflect on the “good old days” with a great deal of fondness. I suspect this…

Divers, in general, are not aware of the colorful history of our most treasured dive sites. They come, dive, and…

At-A-Glance Skill Level: Intermediate or better on most days. Novice divers can enjoy Coral Street on calm days. Since conditions can…

I am constantly amazed by how many individual dive sites exist within the Monterey and Carmel Bays — and just…

When divers board boats in Monterey Bay, most expect to dive in Carmel Bay, and many hope to go south…

When the Monterey Bay Aquarium opened its doors in 1984 it would have been difficult to predict just how much…