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Mission Blue Hope Spot: Mexico’s Gulf of California

Being one of the most productive ocean areas in the world, the Gulf of California is one of Mission Blue's top Hope Spots.
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Join PADI at Scuba Show in California

Get ready for a summer of scuba diving and join PADI® staff at Scuba Show, 23-24 June 2018 in Long Beach, California.
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Top 5 Dive Sites in Los Angeles, California

Divers who aren't afraid of chilly water and waves will discover lush kelp forests at dive sites in Los Angeles.
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California Shore Diving Tips & Tricks

Utilize these tips to help get you on your way to some great California shore diving.
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California Kayak Diving

Kayak diving allows shore divers to access reefs that are too far to reach by swimming and/or situated in front of inaccessible terrain. 
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Edgardo Ochoa Proves There’s Still Hope for the Gulf of California

For PADI AmbassaDiver Edgardo Ochoa, the Gulf of California has had a special place in his heart since he saw it for the very first time as a little boy.
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