December 1999
Vol.16, No. 12

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CENTRAL COAST
Dive Spot Monterey County: Castle House
by Bruce Watkins

NORTHERN CHANNEL ISLANDS
Dive Spot San Miguel Island: Wison Rock
by Bonnie Cardone

SOUTHERN CHANNEL ISLANDS
Dive Spot Catalina Island: Torqua Springs
by Kim Sheckler

SOUTH COAST
Dive Spot Los Angeles Co.: Redondo Breakwater
by Kim Sheckler

SOUTH COAST
Dive Spot San Diego: Coaster Reef
by Dale Sheckler

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
Controlling Depth of Field to Give Photos that 3-D Look
by Dale Sheckler

DIVE GEAR REVIEW
TUSA Platina Mask
by Dale Sheckler

CALIFORNIA SCUBA CALENDAR
Special Events | Boat Schedules

DEPARTMENTS
Letters to the Editor | Heard Through the Kelp Vine | News Briefs | New Gear | Dive Buddy Directory | Dive Club News & Happenings

 
ON THE COVER:
Exective Editor Kim Sheckler looks over a star at Santa Cruz Island. (Ever notice how a star always ends up on the cover for the December issue?) Photo by Dale Sheckler.


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