Have you ever heard the term "safety stop" in diving? While you may have learned about it in your beginner diving course, it's often overlooked or forgotten by divers. For most scuba training organizations in dives deeper than 100 feet, these stops are considered mandatory. Even if it's not necessary, many agencies recommend doing them [...]

The beautiful Garibaldi is California's State Fish and is protected in our coastal waters. They're the largest member of the damselfish, and their glowing orange color stands out among the dark kelp and reefs. The fish gets its name from the Italian general, Giuseppe Garibaldi, referred to as the "Hero of Two Worlds." He adopted [...]

Are you eager to explore the underwater world of Southern California? We offer daily scuba tours in San Diego throughout La Jolla and Catalina Island. You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to explore this world-class underwater marine park. Joel Tracey is an NAUI certified SCUBA instructor (#55705) who can guide you from [...]

One of the most exhilarating encounters you can have while diving at La Jolla Cove is being approached by a giant black sea bass. Also known as GBS, or by their binomial name (Stereolepis gigas), these wreckfish can grow to 8 feet long. This blog will explore several interesting facets of the giant black sea [...]

There are many amazing underwater sea creatures to see at la Jolla Cove; however, sea animals aren't all there is to see at La Jolla Cove. There are a lot of beautiful terrestrial animals to observe as well. One of them would be California Brown Pelicans. This blog will go over everything there is to [...]

Everyone loves finding Green Sea Turtles during a scuba diving tour, but sometimes they are hard to find. Good news for you - we know everything there is to know about these spectacular green creatures and exactly where to find them in San Diego!   You might be wondering why it might be hard to [...]

Have you been scuba diving recently, and now you can't seem to get enough of being under the sea? Maybe you've never been, and are looking to find one of the best places to go on a dive? Either way, we've got the perfect place to guide you - Casino Point Dive Park! Casino Point [...]

Scuba Diving and COVID-19 We know this year has been far different than anything we expected due to COVID-19. For the near future, adaptability and vigilance are traits that will help ease the stress. Now for some good news... the beaches are open and guess what... the coronavirus doesn't fair well underwater! However, that doesn't [...]

Exploring Scripps Canyon  Just north of San Diego, you can find one of Southern California’s top-rated dives with an incredible vertical undersea wall. Scripps Canyon offers steep walls that go for hundreds of feet into the ocean floor, which is home to an abundance of marine life. The mile-long canyon connects with La Jolla Canyon [...]

Dive Buddy Selection Choosing the right dive buddy can be the difference between a good dive and an amazing one. They will not only make the experience safer but much more enjoyable. You don't want to find out halfway through the dive that your buddy is more interested in getting the perfect photo than ensuring [...]