South Coast    |    Channel Islands    |    Central Coast    |    North Coast    |    Travel
Calendar of Trips    |    Directory    |    Dive Boat Reviews
Still    |    Video
New Gear    |    New Books & DVDs    |    Reviews    |    Guides    
Clubs    |    Opinions: Editorials    |    Opinions: Letters    |    News Briefs    |    Events    |    Specials   







The Price and Pain of Ocean Conservation
The application of the Marine Life Protection Act to the coastline of California came one step closer to completion as the proposals for the area from



Opinions : Editorials
 1 - 10 of 47
     next - >   >>
Page 1 of 5 
One Less Angel. Who Cares?

Author  : Dale Sheckler
Date  : January 2010
On a recent lobster trip I was the only photographer onboard doing my duty as a reporter and editor for this publication. The rest of the boat were fer 

The Price and Pain of Ocean Conservation

Author  : Stephen Benavides
Date  : January 2010
The application of the Marine Life Protection Act to the coastline of California came one step closer to completion as the proposals for the area from  

Help! I Have Created A Monster!

Author  : Dale Sheckler
Date  : December 2009
Kim and I recently enjoyed a multi-day dive trip aboard the Conception out of Santa Barbara. It was four glorious days of exploring the Northern Channe 

So You Want to be an Underwater Hunter? Here Are Some Things to Consider First

Author  : Dale Sheckler
Date  : October 2009
There are certain things that want-a-be divers say to me that just make me cringe. A statement I have heard more than once is, 'I can't wait to get cer 

25 Years of CDN

Author  : Dale & Kim Sheckler
Date  : October 2009
Twenty-five years of publishing California Diving News! Wow! It has been a great ride. First and foremost, I want to thank all the readers and advertis 

A Reality Check on the Buddy System

Author  : Dale Sheckler
Date  : August 2009
The buddy system is something that is pounded into all basic scuba course students. “Never dive alone,” is the mantra for instructors teach 

How to Develop A Good Relationship with Your Dive Store (Part 2)

Author  : Ken Kurtis
Date  : November 2008
Last month, we gave you some common-sense (at least from a store owner's perspective) ideas on how to develop a good relationship with your local dive  

How to Create a Good Relationship with Your Dive Shop (part 1)

Author  : Ken Kurtis
Date  : October 2008
When the subject of this editorial first dawned on me, I had an immediate response (and joking) answer: Spend a lot of money. Actually, that’s no 

California Marine Life Protection Act Dives into Southern California

Author  : Ken Wiseman, Marine Life Protection Act Initiative
Date  : September 2008
California's divers are the “eyes and ears” under the water, providing critical insight on the status of California's near shore marine res 

Diving is a Social Activity

Author  : Dale Sheckler
Date  : August 2008
One of my favorite sayings is, “Always dive with a buddy… It is more fun that way!”

Diving is, or at least it should be,  

 1 - 10 of 47
     next - >   >>
Page 1 of 5 


Subscribe    |    Advertise!    |    Contact CDN Staff    |    My Account
Privacy Policy    |    Terms of Use    |    Engineered by Zyphon Media, Inc.