Scroll Top

California

Videos & Editorials

California

maxresdefault (4)

Gray Whale Surprises Divers

Imagine being on a dive in Monterey and seeing a gray whale appear out of nowhere. That’s exactly what happened to these divers.

blue_frenzy_featured

Blue Shark Feeding Frenzy

When whales die, they become a feast for countless animals in the ocean. In this case, we get to witness some blue sharks getting their fill.

nautilus_featured

Bobbing Baby Nautilus Enters the World

Fourteen months of hope and hard work have led to the first-ever filming of a baby nautilus hatching for a team of researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

maxresdefault (11)

Newborn and Mother Grey Whale

A very curious newborn grey whale checks out a nearby boat while mom guides it along.

Southern California marine mammals

A Beginner’s Guide to Southern California Marine Mammals

The cold, nutrient-rich waters off the Southern California coast are host to a wide variety of habitats, each filled with…

school shark Southern California sharks

A Beginner’s Guide to Southern California Sharks

Sandy beaches, year-round sunshine, not a hint of humidity in the air, and sharks — sounds good to us. Here’s our beginner’s guide to Southern California sharks to get you started.

green sea turtles in la jolla

Diving with Green Sea Turtles in La Jolla

Diving or snorkeling with green sea turtles in La Jolla is a year-round activity, but especially enjoyable during the peak months of October and November.

Redondo Beach

Dive Site: Veterans Park, Redondo Beach, California

Veterans Park at Redondo Beach is best known as a dive-training site, but it’s also a relaxing shore dive for experienced divers.

scuba diving in lake tahoe

Scuba Diving in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, which straddles the border of California and Nevada, is renowned for stunning topside scenery. But the scuba diving in Lake Tahoe is lovely as well.

southern california sea life

A Beginner’s Guide to Southern California Sea Life

Beneath the waves lies a wonderland — Southern California sea life inhabits a magical realm, including forests, canyons and caves. Here are some highlights.

southern channel islands kelp forest

Diving the Southern Channel Islands Kelp Forests

The southern Channel Islands kelp forests in California are a playground for divers. Here’s what you need to know to dip under the waves.

Invasive Seaweed

Removing Invasive Seaweed Around Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Invasive seaweed at Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary has found an enemy in underwater landscaper and PhD student Lindsay Marks.

Scuba Diving in San Diego

Best Scuba Diving in San Diego

The image of Southern California evokes sun, surf and movie stars. Add another attraction to the list: the scuba diving in San Diego is world-class.

Leopard Shark swimming amongst Kelp Plants taken in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean at the California Coast

More Than 2,000 Sharks Die in San Francisco Bay

Scientists are trying to explain a massive die-off of leopard sharks, Pacific angel sharks, and brown smooth-hound sharks in the San Francisco Bay.

SS Cuba

NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Shipwrecks: SS Cuba

National marine sanctuaries protect some of the most spectacular ocean and Great Lakes resources in the United States, including shipwrecks like the SS Cuba.

Winfield Scott

NOAA Marine Sanctuary Shipwrecks: the SS Winfield Scott

National marine sanctuaries protect some of the most spectacular ocean and Great Lakes resources in the United States, including shipwrecks like the SS Winfield Scott.

Pomona

NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Shipwrecks: Pomona

National marine sanctuaries protect some of the most spectacular ocean and Great Lakes resources in the United States, including shipwrecks like the Pomona.

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Exploring Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

This year, Scuba Diver Life is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to bring you images and stories from each of the United States’ 11 dive-able marine sanctuaries. This month, we’ll visit Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

monte_carlo_featured

Sin Ship Unveiled by El Niño

Rumors began to spread of a mysterious shipwreck that appeared on San Diego’s shore in January of this year. I had to discover it for myself.

[adrotate group=”1″]