Coches Prietos: No Pigs, But Plenty of Photo Hogs Santa Cruz Island’s Coches Prietos anchorage means “dark pig” in Spanish, but in my mind the dive site off the…Dale ShecklerAugust 11, 2017
Jewels of the Calif. Coast, Part 1: Northern Channel Islands A native Chicagoan, it wasn't until I became a scuba diver that I discovered Santa Catalina isn't the only island…Bonnie J. CardoneDecember 1, 2015
Caves, Caverns, Coves and Cliffs at Cruz The archipelago off the Southern California coastline known as the California Channel Islands is made of eight islands, each with…Dale ShecklerFebruary 11, 2015
Wall Diving Awaits off Santa Cruz Island’s Ruby Rock I've got great news for wall diving enthusiasts. At Santa Cruz Island's Ruby Rock there are several walls to explore.…Dale ShecklerNovember 12, 2014
Heart Attack Reef As the largest of all the Channel Islands, you would rightfully conclude that Santa Cruz Island has a great deal…Dale ShecklerSeptember 12, 2013
On Fire at Flame Reef When it comes to color, divers visiting California reef communities enter a world decorated in a vibrant mix of hues.…Dale ShecklerApril 18, 2012
Morse Point Santa Cruz Island is a special place in the Southern California ocean. It is a place of transition. Currents mix,…Dale ShecklerOctober 12, 2010
Gull Island West Unexpected marine encounters are what make a dive truly special. Fortunate for us in California, that is a frequent occurrence.…Dale ShecklerMay 5, 2010
Fraser Cove (a.k.a. West Cove) Pulling into the cove, I could not help but notice the cross on the bluff. "THAT was not here before,"…Dale ShecklerDecember 23, 2008
Flame Reef Along the backside of the east end of Santa Cruz Island, crumbling sandstone cliffs drop to the sea. The shoreline…Dale ShecklerDecember 23, 2008