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August Highlight: Amazing Giant Sea Bass Encounter
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On our August 4 trip to Catalina Island, our assistant manager, Andy Rios, came face to face with this 400+ pound black sea bass and captured some amazing shots. This gentle giant came within one foot and remained close… So close that you can see the copepods and the battle scars on the face. Such an amazing encounter.
Come out to dive with us. June to September is their mating season, which means we are in the peak season for giant sea bass sightings. A few years ago, we saw a school of more than 30 individuals on one of our dives at the back side of Anacapa Island.
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Another Local Dive Trip Highlight
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Can you guess where this picture was taken? If you noticed the colony of purple hydrocoral and said Farnsworth Bank, try again. This is from our two-day dive adventure at San Clemente Island aboard the Horizon. The dive site is known as 9 Fathoms, located at the north end of San Clemente Island. The density and size of the hydrocoral and the abundance of marine life there rivaled, or even surpassed, those of the famed Farnsworth Bank. We will be going back there again next summer (July 18-19, 2020). Who wants to join us?
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New Trip: Anilao, Philippines & Okinawa/Yonaguni
Anilao: March 23 - 30, 2020
Okinawa: March 31 - April 5, 2020
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Announcing a new dive trip to Anilao, Philippines with optional Okinawa extension.
Anilao is well known as underwater macro photography paradise. The area is renowned for the diversity of marine life, especially nudibranchs, as well as for their rich reefs. We will stay at Aiyanar Dive & Beach Resort and enjoy 4 days of diving.
Our Okinawa extension includes 3 days of diving at Yonaguni Monument and land tour at Iriomote Island.
We will post details for these trips on our website soon!
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Northern California Camp/Dive/Eco Adventure
October 2 - 6, 2019
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There is a hidden gem on the Northern California coast that is very special to the members of Ocean Safari Dive Team (OSDT). Our “secret” campsite is right on the edge of a river amongst some giant redwoods on private property owned by our good friend.
In 2018 we adopted a section of the underwater habitat to help restore a healthy kelp garden. We welcome like-minded people on our trip, those who share our eco-consciousness, eager to learn about the area’s history and natural wonders, and want to help us take care of the river and surrounding environment.
During our adventure, we will have activities for divers and non-divers of all ages. This is a learning and service-oriented trip, and we are inviting you to join us for this very special experience.
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Underwater Photography Seminar and Workshop
Optimize your Camera and Accessories to Improve your Underwater Photos
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Our photo seminar series is taught by our resident pro photographer, Mike Brock, and it consists of a classroom seminar, pool workshop, and openwater field seminar. In the classroom, we will cover ways to optimize your camera settings and accessories. Mike will discuss tips and tricks that even experienced photographers might have never known! Then, you’ll practice the settings in the pool so you understand how to get the shots you’ve always wanted to capture. Finally, our professional teacher will lead a private group of divers openwater to try out their newfound knowledge and skills underwater. You can sign up for individual sessions or all three.
The next seminar is September 22 and pool workshop is on September 23.
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September Events, Seminars and Courses
9/5 - Advanced Scuba Technique Pool Workshop 2
9/14 - Nitrox Certification Seminar
9/15 - Marine Life Identification Seminar
9/16 - Emergency Oxygen, Neurological Assessment, Blood borne Pathogens
9/18 - Rescue Diving Pool Workshop 1
9/22 - Underwater Hunting Seminar
9/22 - Underwater Photography Seminar (Series 1/3)
9/23 - Photography Pool Workshop (Series 2/3)
9/24 - Underwater Navigation Seminar
9/25 - Rescue Diving Pool Workshop 2
9/29 - Fish Identification Seminar
9/30 - Diving First Aid & Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
September Eco Adventures
9/7 - Edible Fall Berries (Mt. Islip); 6:00am - 1:30pm
9/22 - Golden Hour Plat Tasting (Mt. Lowe); 2:15pm - 7:30pm
9/29 - Tidepool Exploration (San Pedro); 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Ongoing Advanced and Master Scuba Diver Certification Courses
We schedule our Advanced and Master Scuba Diver courses to fit your schedule. Join our award-winning certification courses!
Ongoing Scuba Diver Certification Course
New class starts every two weeks.
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Upcoming Local Dives and Events
9/1-2 Catalina Island - Bottom Scratcher
9/8 West Santa Cruz Island - Peace
9/15 Oil Rigs - Asante
9/21 San Miguel Island - Peace
9/28 Santa Cruz Island (Lobster Opening) - Conception
Full 2019 trip schedule can be viewed on our website.
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Get a Free Scubapro Transmitter!
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Have you been thinking of getting a dive computer? Wait no longer!
Purchase either an air-integrated Galileo HUD (regularly $1699, now $1399) - save $300, or an air-integrated G2 wrist (regularly $1399, now $1050) - save $349, and receive a free transmitter. While suppies last.
Available only at participating authorized SCUBAPRO dealers until December 3, 2019.
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Extra Warmth Without Extra Weights
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ExoWear is the new lightweight, layerable and neutrally buoyant exposure-protection garment that provides maximum thermal warmth and protection against the harshest elements.
Designed for those exhilarating watersport adventures like diving, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding, ExoWear is BARE’s most versatile line of full suits, jackets, tops, pants, shorts, and accessories.
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Olympus TG-6 and Underwater Accessories
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The lightweight, compact Tough TG-6 is ready for adventure. It is waterproof (to 50ft), shockproof (from 7ft), and dustproof. It can focus as closely as 1cm, and optional light guide and flash diffusers allow for ultra-closeups. It features a 12MP (1/2.3") sensor, image stabilization, 25-100mm equivalent F2.0-4.9 lens.
The PT-059 underwater housing for TG-6 is waterproof to 147ft, and it allows for all camera functions to be controlled while underwater.
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