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The Hidden Gem of Baja

Head to Loreto Bay National Marine Park in the Sea of Cortez for sea lions, dolphins and macro life at this still-undiscovered hideaway

Monterey Kelp Restoration Advocate Keith Rootsaert Awarded May Sea Hero Honors

The Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project founder has led the push for policy change to address the loss of California kelp and spearheaded research to inform its future conservation.

Divers Clean Up Almost 1.7 Tons of Marine Debris in California

Data on the trash were reported to PADI AWARE's Dive Against Debris database, the largest underwater marine debris database in the world.

The Best Destinations for Macro Diving in 2022

These are the greatest places to go macro scuba diving, according to three years of polling *Scuba Diving* magazine readers.

How to Dive Channel Islands National Park

What you need to know about gear, dive charters, accommodations and packing lists when planning a Channel Islands dive trip.

A Rugged Dive Adventure Through Channel Islands National Park

Join *Scuba Diving* editors for a rugged 10-day camping, scuba and freediving adventure across Southern California’s Channel Islands National Park.

A Diver's Guide to Fishing and Foraging in Channel Islands National Park

The regulations and tips you need for foraging or spearfishing in this offshore California park.

WATCH: Extremely Rare Giant Phantom Jelly Caught on Film

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute filmed to giant phantom jellyfish — which has 10-foot arms — more than 3,000 feet deep off the California coast.

How the Orange County Oil Spill Impacts Scuba Divers

More than 126,000 gallons of oil spilled offshore of Orange County, California, closing popular shore diving sites and endangering wildlife.