San Diego divers David Hershman and Michael Bear were treated to 30-40 ft visibility over the weekend when they motored out to the Pt Loma Kelp beds for a day of diving.

Giant Kelp was thick and a rich variety of marine life was on display, such as, but not limited to: Lamanaria, Blacksmith, Surperch, Senoritas, Cabazon, Sheephead, Spanish Shawl nudibranchs, white and yellow Dorids and Greeen Anemones.

See video here: http://www.examiner.com/article/30-40-foot-visibility-pt-loma-kelp-beds-over-the-weekend

A new online Shark Awareness Education training course has been launched. “Sharks continue to be misrepresented and badly portrayed in the media,” explains Alex Antoniou, Ph.D., course developer and co-founder of Fins Attached: Marine Research and Conservation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of sharks. “The Shark Awareness Education course helps individuals view sharks and the role they play in the marine ecosystem with a fresh eye focused on conservation.” Dr. Antoniou continues, “No other training program like this exists where someone can learn about sharks at their own pace, in a highly interactive format.”

Some fees involved, but they go towards shark education and conservation efforts and  once someone is enrolled in the course they have access to the training for six months, are able to take a final knowledge test, and then print their own completion certificate.

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-online-shark-awareness-program-for-scuba-divers-unveiled