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Crustaceans Hunting and Gathering Marine Life

Lobster season opens Saturday, October 3, and many California divers are eagerly awaiting it. This article provides information on the…

September 22, 2015

Marine Life Marine Life Identification Marine mammals

Some marine creatures are easier to love than others. Two of my favorites are the little white sea urchins that…

September 1, 2015

Marine Life Marine Life Identification

Except for having to dissect a frog, I enjoyed high school biology. As an adult, however, I have found marine…

June 25, 2015

Fish Marine Life Marine Life Identification

"Blub, blub -- oooe‚ -- ooooooh, glub!" With the excellent visibility, it was easy to see my dive buddy wildly…

Marine Life Marine Life Identification

Writing articles for this column motivated me to sort my thousands of California marine life images into specific folders such…

May 12, 2015

Marine Life Marine Life Identification

Intriguing shapes and gem-like colors distinguish the seashells shown here -- but the vast majority of these fascinating marine creatures…

April 21, 2015

Editorials Opinions

In this issue longtime contributor Bruce Watkins shares his experience of living a diver's dream of swimming with a humpback…

Cnidaria Marine Life Marine Life Identification

We've discussed cnidarians in this column several times and will likely do so many more. There are about 10,000 species…

March 26, 2015

Editorials Opinions

A couple of days ago I was talking to a couple of my diving buddies at a local club meeting,…

Marty SnydermanFebruary 24, 2015

Marine Life Marine Life Identification

Last month's article pointed out that algae are classified as red, brown or green based on the color of their…

January 22, 2015