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Sad news in the California diving community as we've learned of the passing of diving pioneer and first female dive instructor Dottie Frazier. Every time she did something in diving, she was doing a "first." First female to go through the LA County UICC program, first female dive shop...

Another shop with a long history in the dive community closes it's doors for good. Santa Monica’s Scuba Haus closes after 51 years

Just a quick on the fly report of what to look for and expect in Long Beach this weekend from California Fine Diving. Enjoy and see you out there. 2016 SCUBA Show Primer

Wanted! The Whereabouts of Sargassum horneri In 2003, an unexpected stowaway on a container ship found its way into the Port of Long Beach and was introduced into our nearshore ocean. If you have been strolling on the beach or have been diving along the rocky reefs in Southern California...

Getting word that there was a fatality today in Redondo Beach. Details are pending.

Interesting new blog out of Scripps Institution of Oceanograpy looking at marine issues. It makes for good reading and I don't see enough good information about ocean conservation here on Scuba Board. There is a really new post on the MLPA process here in So Cal that is worth looking at and I...

Dates were formally announced today by the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Departments Underwater Unit for the 2009 Underwater Instructor Certification Course (UICC). Started in 1954, UICC is the oldest and most respected instructor-training course in scuba today. The current UICC...

What do I have to do to get on board? I respect the confederation and would like to get it ramped up here in the US. A little info would be great. Thanks.

Join the Discussion South Coast Public Presentations Free and open to the public The Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative invites the public to attend an informational presentation introducing the MLPA South Coast Study Region process. Join MLPA Initiative staff for a presentation...

Who: MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Chair Don Benninghoven and California Department of Fish and Game Director Donald Koch What: Announce members of the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (see below and attached) When: September 30, 2008 - - - - - - - - - - - - FOR...

Ocean Festival and Movie at the Bluffs: “Surf’s Up!” Bring your blankets and join Reef Check for this free event at Bluffs Park in Malibu! The Reef Check Ocean Festival will feature a number of family oriented and educational booths to teach children and families how to be...

The Los Angeles County's 52nd Underwater Instructor Certification Course Graduation Banquet was held 2 April at The Los Angeles Athletic Club to acknowledge the hard work put forth by both candidates and staff during this years program. Over the course of this years 14-week program, these...

Hi everybody, I'm a member and a reader of what goes on with this board. About a week ago a poster from Thailand asked about how he could do more to ensure that the diving he enjoys today will be there tomorow. The reefs are getting pretty jacked as we all know and this guy wants to help out...