Cave Diving: Lessons from the Overhead Environment
Until recently I never gave much thought to getting “cave certified.” I mean, I’ve kind of been everywhere and done (almost) everything in the…
Dive Environments
Cold Comfort: Training and Equipment for Ice Diving
An old dive buddy of mine says, “I prefer my beer cold and my ocean warm — not the other way around.” I must…
Sunken Treasures: What Makes Divers Love Wreck Diving
The sport of scuba diving is certainly diverse, with something for everyone — at every depth and all experience levels. For some divers it’s…
The Sickly Seas: Reaping the Unwanted Harvest of a Plastic Overload
I’m roaming a tropical beach, basking in its warmth and beauty. As I stroll the beach, caressed by the gentle surf and swept by…
FROM “SIMPLE DIVE” TO SEARCH AND RESCUE: When Plans Don’t Go According to Plan
It was a simple plan. A youth soccer team and their assistant coach, as part of a birthday celebration for one of the boys,…
History, SUBMERGED: The Best Wrecks in America’s National Marine Sanctuaries
America’s national marine sanctuaries span more than 620,000 square miles (1,605,793km2) of ocean and Great Lakes waters. They include whale migration routes, coral reef…
In a Styrofoam Sea: Addressing the Problem of Plastic Pollution in our Oceans
Not so long ago I had what many (including myself) might consider the perfect job. As the founder and operator of an eco-tourism company...
Mission-Specific Diving, Part 2: Exploring Beyond the Usual
The travel plans of many divers look something like this: Get off the plane and get transported to a resort or live-aboard dive boat…
Swimming In the Forest: A Kelp Diving How-to
Do you enjoy new and exciting scuba experiences? If you haven’t ventured into a kelp forest, you might want to add it to your…
The Quarry Story – An Adventure into North America’s Hidden Wonders
For 80 years, the Portland Quarries have remained hidden in the background of everyday life. Almost forgotten. Many town residents did not even know…