Fin Whales, Once Rare, Crowd California Coast
Posted on 1/4/2010 12:16:55 AM
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2010Population Explosion of Tiny Fish Might Explain Rising Numbers of Whale Sightings Off Southern Calif.By Sandra Hughes California’s Santa Monica Bay is getting crowded since the whales have returned in force. Scientists are still trying to figure out why these whales are in such great numbers. Sandra Hughes reports. Tracking a [...]Related posts:Scientists: Humpback Whales Can Protect Seals From Predators Out Of Maternal Instinct Humpback whales can protect seals ou...

Small rare sea creature generates a lot of interest
Posted on 1/4/2010 12:24:15 AM
By Laurie Bouck, CorrespondentPosted: 01/02/2010 12:43:28 PM PSTUpdated: 01/03/2010 08:20:50 AM PST// The Octopus: Nature’s ultimate shape shifter by B. N. Sullivan We have encountered octopuses frequently wherever we...Cigarette Butts Toxic to Fish Even trace amounts of tobacco can kill. By Michael...[ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Shark Diving in Moorea, French Polynesia
Posted on 12/28/2009 10:33:04 AM
This is not a Great White, but he plays one on TV…Upon arrival at the dive site, the captain anchored the boat while the divemaster jumped up on the boat’s bench seat and prepared to deliver his briefing. The divemaster was long and lean, with flowing hair bleached blond by the sun. He appeared confident, [...]Related posts:A ‘privileged’ life beneath the seas Whether it was working under water in the construction...Guide to Kiddie Scuba Fin Selection this was so well written that I have s...

Super Year for Super Yachts
Posted on 12/28/2009 10:34:42 AM
2009 seems to have been the year for fanciful forms of oceanic transportation. A recent CNN article highlighted some of the most striking, a collection that left me wondering: Who are the people who buy these things, and do they need a spouse? I would imagine they are well outfitted for Scuba, but I bet [...]No related posts.[ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Scuba Regulators Scuba Regs Diving Regulators: Breathing Underwater 101
Posted on 8/4/2009 1:46:40 PM
Scuba regulators are what make diving possible. Scuba regs are designed to reduce the high-pressure air from the scuba cylinder to a level where the diver can breathe comfortably and safely. First off, they are divided into piston and diaphragm regulators. As with most modern scuba gear, scuba regulators differ, and the experienced diver [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Scuba Divers Take Notice: Humans damaging oceans
Posted on 8/1/2009 12:42:27 PM
Powered by CDNN – Cyber Diver News NetworkSCOTLAND — Mounting evidence that human activity is changing the world’s oceans in profound and damaging ways is outlined in a new scientific discussion paper released today.Man-made carbon emissions "are affecting marine biological processes from genes to ecosystems over scales from rock pools to ocean basins, impacting ecosystem [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Scuba Diver Peeps: Dive Zero August 2009 Issue is Out Now! Woot!
Posted on 8/1/2009 2:04:00 PM
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Xcel Ventx: Skin Cancer Prevention
Posted on 8/2/2009 3:53:54 PM
Xcel International, Inc. (Xcel) is the leader in Skin Cancer Prevention rolling out its 2009 line of Xcel Ventx Sun Protection, and Xcel Scuba Wetsuits, and Xcel Bamboo Thermoflex Wetsuit line. Xcel Announces 2009 Skin Cancer Awareness Partnership taking its efforts to raise skin cancer awareness to a national level, announcing [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Dive Rite TransPac Harness: Proper Fitting
Posted on 8/2/2009 4:14:26 PM
. . . so you get your new spiffy Dive Rite Transpac Harness delivered to your door by the UPS guy.  Woot!  Now, how do you fit it without the need of some goober standing over you and pulling on the dang strappy things?  Well my friend, welcome to K2 Scuba.  We are tickled that [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

K2 Beach Party & BBQ Vets Park 8/08 at 8:08am Prep for the Magic!
Posted on 7/29/2009 12:46:57 PM
Veteran’s Park, Redondo Beach 8/08 at 8:08am Prepare for the Magic! Whoa Cowboy, there is magic in the air! Saturday, August 8, 2009 Time: 8:08m – 4:10pm Location: Veteran’s Park Street: 309 Esplanade City: Redondo Beach, CA Phone: 818.982.2652 Email: admin@k2scuba.com Time to give some BBQ love for my peeps who live up this [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Scuba Diving Secrets Revealed: Buoyancy Control
Posted on 7/27/2009 12:31:46 PM
One of the primary diving talents a new diver will have to contend  with in the course of her scuba diving coaching is the mastery of buoyancy control.  Now there are three factors affecting the scuba diver’s state of buoyancy – particularly the diver’s weight, breathing techniques applied and naturally the sort of buoyancy [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Scuba Certification, a Note to New (& Potential) Divers
Posted on 7/24/2009 8:57:05 PM
Underneath our oceans, lakes and other bodies of water, there are underwater wonders that few folks get to see. Snorkeling is good for shallow diving, but it is no replacement for deep exploring. Scuba ( self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) the scuba diving equipment permits divers to breathe underwater, as deep as the body can bear. Although diving is a good source of exercise and adventure, divers must be conscious of the intrinsic dangers associated with it. Although many folks th...

Scuba Diving Safety Equipment: SMB, HELP, & Lift Bags
Posted on 7/25/2009 3:07:05 PM
I had a protege that I have been practicing with that asked me the difference in bag shooting at depth, what can be substituted for what? So, on with the learning. . . Deploying a surface marker buoy (SMB) at depth. Shoot a bag. Blow a blob. Toss a marker. These are all phrases for the same thing. That is to deploy an SMB. First, let’s distinguish the difference between an SMB, an SMB/Handheld Emergency Location Pinpointer and a lift bag. The SMB is for marking the location of something or s...

Scuba Diving/Snorkeling Fins: Don’t Buy Until You Read This
Posted on 7/22/2009 9:23:38 AM
 Scuba Diving/Snorkeling Fins.When it comes to making an investment in your own pair of scuba fins, you have a variety of selections from a number of manufacturers who continue to advance the engineering they use to provide the most sturdy, efficient fins possible. While the first, traditional full foot scuba fins (used for warm water [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

New Oceanic OC1 Scuba Dive Computer Watch Digital Compass
Posted on 7/20/2009 11:30:18 AM
Revolutionary new Oceanic OC1 Dive Computer is the FIRST to offer Oceanic’s exclusive "Dual Algorithm Feature". Oceanic Worldwide has long been the acknowledged leader in diving technology and innovation. This week, Oceanic began shipping its latest diving breakthrough – the OC1 dive computer, which takes diving technology to a completely new level.The OC1 is [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Step up to Dual Algorithms’ with your SCUBA Dive Computer, A Review of the Oceanic OC1
Posted on 7/16/2009 11:45:16 PM
BREAKING NEWS! Oceanic wishes the public to know the availability of the now released Oceanic OC1 Dive Computer. The OC1 is an advanced all-in-one dive computer featuring Oceanic’s exclusive Dual Algorithm, wireless air-integration, digital compass, remote Buddy Pressure Check, and so much more. All in a strong, lightweight titanium housing. Features:The New Oceanic OC1 [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Scuba Diving Equipment, The How To’s of How To Buy for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Posted on 7/14/2009 7:02:31 PM
 These days, we seem to be seeing a large amount of scuba diving clubs and coaching schools opening up everywhere – even in the northern United States. S.C.U.B.A, an acronym that stands for ‘Self Contained Underwater respiring Apparatus’, and yes, we’re talking about scuba diving equipment which allows a scuba diver to enjoy sustained visits [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Caution Dont Buy a Scuba Diving Mask Until You Read This
Posted on 7/13/2009 4:45:58 AM
 When you’re snorkeling and you get water in your mask you simply raise your head out of the water, lift the mask and let the water drain. While diving, you cannot raise your head. You need to secure the mask at your forehead and exhale from your nose to clear the mask. Because you need [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

What a Near Death Experience in Scuba Diving Looks Like, Dive Within Your Limits!
Posted on 7/12/2009 11:18:56 PM
I was directed to this video by Margo of ScubaDiverGirls, my dear friend. Look at this with a sober eye. I NEVER report diver deaths, K2 is not a bringer of bad news. But this is a testament to how dangerous this sport can be to the careless.  Dive consciously, dive within your limits. Dive Safe, [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...

Hi New Diver! Picking the Right Scuba Diving Equipment for You!
Posted on 7/10/2009 7:47:46 AM
Hi! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! A beautiful young lady visited us yesterday to start her adventure in scuba diving.  We debated the various equipment, and she tried on a number of superpremium Xcel & Pinnacle Scuba Wetsuits, as well as some economical Henderson [...][ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...