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About California Divers in Particular: Mourning the Conception Dive Boat Tragedy

The M/V Conception dive boat tragedy had a huge emotional impact on the Southern California scuba diving community. One diver reflects on how the pain and hope for the future.

Where to Go Scuba Diving off Santa Catalina Island

Divers visiting Los Angeles or Hollywood can go scuba diving at Santa Cataline Island, just 22 miles offshore.

The Best Destinations for Shore Diving

Scuba Diving's readers made their picks for the best destinations for shore diving in the world, including Bonaire, Hawaii and more.

Scuba Diving Encounters: Diving Casino Point in California

Our ScubaLab editors got a chance to visit Catalina Island and check out one of California's most iconic dive for themselves.

The World's Best Shore-Diving Destinations

Bonaire, Hawaii and Florida stood out in Scuba Diving's Readers Choice survey as the best shore-diving destinations.

The Best Scuba Diving in Big Sur, California

The best scuba diving in Big Sur, California, offers amazing underwater encounters.

The Most Eco-Friendly Dive Destinations Around the World

Looking to enjoy a scuba diving holiday in an eco-friendly dive destination? Our readers selected these spots as the world's best.

The Best Pacific Coast Diving in North America

See why the scuba diving on North America's Pacific coast — from Alaska to Washington to California and Mexico — is among the best in the world.

Scuba Diving with Harbor Seals

Nothing is more fun than diving with a group of playful pinnipeds.