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Red Abalone Protection

California Fish & Game took action in June to modify abalone fishing regulations along the Northern California coast. The commission voted to limit abalone harvesting to be limited...

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Dances With Sea Bass

Our Friday get away boat trip turned out awesome! Smooth crossing, blue water & Catalina was on. First dive was around mid east of the Island just north...

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U.S. Navy Chooses Poseidon Again!

U.S. Navy Chooses Poseidon Again!

After careful consideration of performance standards of various regulators used by the U.S. Navy, it has been determined that the only regulators approved for cold water & deep...

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HB Fish Cam!

Now you can see whats going on underwater! Check out our newest link! N.O.A.A & Montrose Restoration have installed and maintain a live feed underwater camera located in...

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Tank One Fun

Tank One Fun

   50 ft in diameter, 16 ft. deep,  special effects Pool! The film & photo industry hires the use of this converted water filled container. The pool has...

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New Aquabionic Fin!

New Aquabionic Fin!

How many of us overpower split fins? Split fins are great...for low horsepower. If you've got a kick & want more plus the ability to perform a modified...

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Dbl Pump Bch Dunk!

You know shore diving must be good when we bch dive Saturday & Sunday! Crescent bay was like Laguna Lake, calm, with an occasional ankle slapper. Congratulations to...

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Epic Scuba Chef Trip!

Epic Scuba Chef Trip!

Awesome voyage to Catalina this past Sunday aboard the mighty Sundiver. The smooth crossing, warm clear water & awesome food made the trip Epic! This charter featured the...

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Got Carbon Fiber?

Got Carbon Fiber?

Here at the shop we have our own Hydromax Dive Team & we have been diving our brains out this past winter. All that pressure must help with...

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