Scuba Diving in Oregon: Dive Sites For Anyone
A list of the sites I have personally dived in Oregon. Most sites are suitable for beginners and all sites can be
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North Jetty Dive Park Dive Site, Florence, Oregon
Of the many beautiful dive sites in Oregon, perhaps the most popular is the Florence North Jetty. In 2003 this site was
On Becoming an Inadvertent Naturalist
The more time you spend in one area examining just one rock or tide pool, the more there is that reveals itself.
The Eternal Search for the Perfect Dive Log Book
In June, when I hit the 180 dives mark, I stopped logging my dives. Since then I haven't been able to get
13 True Adventure Books for Aspiring Tech Divers (Published by TDI)
Because I am a hopeless wreck diving romantic, I've compiled a list of the great nail-biting reads that over the years have
The Woefully Misunderstood Wolf Eel
If sea lions are the dogs of the sea then the wolf eel is the cat of the sea. Curious, moody, affectionate,
Scuba Professionals Should Cultivate a Learning Mindset
What do bungee chairs, ambient light, essay-style answers, good habits, and how the brain processes information have in common?
Book Review—Extreme: Why Some People Thrive at the Limits
When I started reading Extreme: Why Some People Thrive at the Limits, I thought I was in for another slog through psychology studies
A Student’s Perspective
Every now and then it’s good to step outside of the comfort zone of your own well-fitted scuba gear and don the
Diving Doubles in Open Water For the First Time
On Wednesday I tried doubles in open water for the first time. While this has been a long time coming, I have
Book Review—Deep Descent: Adventure and Death Diving the Andrea Doria
Given there is indeed an "Everest-like" obsession surrounding diving this wreck I felt this one merited a book of its own, if
The Honor of Being Eyed by a Starry Flounder
The best part of diving at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is that I'm in close contact with marine life. As I continue
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat: Reminders from This Week’s Rescue Course
While one hopes that one will remember what one learned in class, unless you’re reviewing the skills day in and day out,
The Never-Ending Question: Why Do You Want to Do Technical Diving?
If I could count on my hands, the number of times people have asked me why I want to do technical diving,
Book Review: Pirate Hunters
Having read "Shadow Divers," I was expecting another gripping read in "Pirate Hunters." Unfortunately, this book is nothing like "Shadow Divers." It