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Search Results for: california

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scuba diving catalina island in california Photo: Tod Warren

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.
california shore diving photo by brent durand

California Shore Diving Tips & Tricks

Utilize these tips to help get you on your way to some great California shore diving.
kayak diving in california

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. 
Photo: Edgardo Ochoa

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.
Photo: Kip Evans | Mission Blue

Mission Blue Hope Spot: Protecting the Gulf of California

The Gulf of California, located along the northwestern coast of Mexico, was named one of the top Hope Spots by Mission Blue founder, Dr. Sylvia Earle.

The Serengeti of the Sea: Monterey Bay, California

In this week's featured video, we visit a place so diverse and rich in underwater life, it's been dubbed the "Serengeti of the Sea." Each year,...
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