AUAS AWARDS BANQUET and DEMA and our new BLOG
Well we had a rather successful gathering for this years 2019 N.O.G.I.'s and a good time was had by all who attended in Orlando Florida....
The Unforgettable Tragedy: Remembering the 34 Lives Lost aboard M/V Conception-September 2, 2019
In the early morning hours of September 2nd a fire broke out aboard the dive boat Conception as it was anchored off Santa Cruz Island. 34...
Lee Selisky-2019 International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) today announced four new members that will join the prestigious ranks of the 2019...
Hardy Jones: 1943-2018 Marine Wildlife Conservationist and Filmmaker
In 1983, hovering over a seamount in the Sea of Cortez, I trained my underwater 16mm movie camera on a giant manta ray that trailed a...
Michael James Cochran 1941-2018
The Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences is deeply saddened to share the news of the recent passing of NOGI Fellow Mike Cochran...
Mike Gernhardt this years NOGI recipient named to DAN Board of Directors
DAN is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Gernhardt, Ph.D., to its board of directors. Gernhardt is a decorated NASA astronaut...
BEV MORGAN -"Farewell to a True Diving Pioneer."
Bev Morgan personified “pioneer”… early 1950s scuba training, development of wetsuits, influencing the design of the first scuba gear,...
New shark species named in Eugenia Clarks honor-Genie's Dogfish
Eugenie Clark was a pioneer in shark biology—and she inspired a generation of ocean advocates—including myself. This is why I’m...
BEV MORGAN
Sad to say we lost Bev Morgan today! Bev Morgan - 1932-2018 - NOGI recipient Arts - 1990, Sports/Education 1995, Link to book on Bev...
HDS's Diving History and Underwater Technology Collection donated to UCSB Special research Colle
HDS Archivist Nyle Monday, UCSB Head of Special Collections Danelle Moon, Leslie Leaney and UCSB Acting Librarian Alan Grosenheider In a...