Marine LifeMarine Life Identification The Mysteries of Marine Algae, Part One Writing and taking photos for this column has been a journey of discovery and enlightenment. I've learned the common names…Bonnie J. CardoneDecember 18, 2014
EditorialsOpinions That Thing We Do Legend has it that the wonderful author and humorist who went by the pen name Mark Twain was once asked…Marty SnydermanNovember 6, 2014
CrustaceansMarine LifeMarine Life Identification Who You Calling Shrimp? Shrimp belong to the Phylum Arthropoda, which means jointed leg and includes 75 percent of all animals. They aren't all…Bonnie J. CardoneOctober 28, 2014
EditorialsOpinions There’s No Place Like Home Like most divers I know, I thoroughly enjoy my dive trips to tropical destinations. After all, who doesn't enjoy great…Marty SnydermanSeptember 2, 2014
Imaging The Challenges of California Underwater Photography: A Guide to Local Shooting Success Here's a quick photo fact: it is technically easier to shoot compelling underwater photos in the bright sunlight and clear…Marty SnydermanAugust 26, 2014
EditorialsOpinions Summertime Is The Right Time Water temperature is on the rise. Visibility is increasing. There's plenty of daylight to go along with flattening seas and…Marty SnydermanAugust 14, 2014
OpinionsSpecials Own Unique California Underwater Art This year's Scuba Show featured a lot of artistic talent from our attendees who helped assemble the collaborative painting featured…California Diving NewsAugust 6, 2014
FishMarine LifeMarine Life Identification Swimming, Swirling, Schooling, Shoaling: How Fishes Move About Taking photos of fish schools is one of my favorite underwater activities. It's always challenging and getting good photos isn't…Bonnie J. CardoneJuly 10, 2014
CrustaceansMarine LifeMarine Life Identification Shell Games: The Curious Habits of Hermit Crabs While riding an Amtrak train along the coast just south of Santa Barbara I had an epiphany. It was sparked…Bonnie J. CardoneJune 26, 2014
Marine LifeMarine Life Identification Hydro-Powered Holothurians: California Sea Cucumbers During a late afternoon dive several years ago in Fiji, I came across a sea cucumber (Bohadschia graeffei) that was…Bonnie J. CardoneMay 28, 2014