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Meet the Dog Sniffing Orca Poop for Science

Eba, the scat sniffing canine, can locate orca excrement in the water up to one mile away. Researchers analyze her finds to assess why the whale populations are decreasing.

200-pound Debris Dive Kicks Off 6-Month Lake Tahoe Clean Up Campaign

Divers working with local nonprofit Clean Up the Lake aim to remove underwater debris along the 72-mile shoreline. The group has collected over four tons of trash from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Donner Lake since September 2019.

‘Underwater Roombas’ Sweeping for DDT Barrels Off Catalina Island

The seafloor search for DDT barrels off the coast of California comes after the *LA Times* exposed an old chemical dumping ground in late 2020.

The Ultimate Pacific Coast Scuba Road Trip

Great places to scuba in California, Oregon and Washington during a drive-and-dive trip.

How to Scuba Dive Lake Tahoe

The best dive sites, gear tips, and operators you need to know for diving Lake Tahoe.

How to Dive From Your Own Boat on California’s Monterey Peninsula

Be your own captain and explore California's Monterey Peninsula with these tips for scuba diving by kayak or power vessel.

First US Whale Heritage Site Announced as California’s Dana Point

The Whale Heritage Site title signifies it as an area has cultural ties and educational, sustainable interactions with both whales and dolphins.

Scuba Volunteers Still There for Monterey Bay Aquarium Animals Amid COVID

A decreased staff of volunteers has incorporated pandemic safety into feeding the animals and cleaning their tanks.

Diving Monterey Bay’s Squid Mating and Death Frenzy

Divers witness a life and death melee in the waters of Monterey during the annual squid mating aggregation.