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How to Scuba Dive Lake Tahoe

The best dive sites, gear tips, and operators you need to know for diving Lake Tahoe.

How to Dive From Your Own Boat on California’s Monterey Peninsula

Be your own captain and explore California's Monterey Peninsula with these tips for scuba diving by kayak or power vessel.

First US Whale Heritage Site Announced as California’s Dana Point

The Whale Heritage Site title signifies it as an area has cultural ties and educational, sustainable interactions with both whales and dolphins.

Scuba Volunteers Still There for Monterey Bay Aquarium Animals Amid COVID

A decreased staff of volunteers has incorporated pandemic safety into feeding the animals and cleaning their tanks.

Diving Monterey Bay’s Squid Mating and Death Frenzy

Divers witness a life and death melee in the waters of Monterey during the annual squid mating aggregation.

The Perfect Central California Dives to End a COVID Dry Spell

One diver regains his stride in the beloved waters of California's Monterey and Carmel Bays.

Frontier Diving Along Northern California's Sonoma and Mendocino Counties

The best places to dive in Mendocino and Sonoma, California, and how to prepare for the region's rugged conditions.

Sea Urchins are Killing a Millennia-Old Culture. Can Divers Save it?

An ancient culture hangs in the balance as divers in northern California try to save kelp forests, home to the Pacific coast’s iconic and decimated abalone.

Eight U.S. Aquariums Where You Can Go Scuba Diving

In need of stateside dive sites? These eight aquariums in the United States allow scuba divers the opportunity to dive and explore their exhibits.