SLO OCEAN CURRENTS

Actually take a minute to read even if you never use one.

Working on this as we speak. First choice(January 29-31st). Day in the park and day on the boat guided or not. And a very special Advanced course maybe even a specialty or two.

Dive gear been hanging up for a while? Take it in to get serviced before your next dive and be sure thoroughly check your gear checks before you hit the water again. Have simple equipment checks saved your dives before? Tell us about it in the comments.

Three trips to Palau through the shop. We have taken quite a few people there to enjoy what it has to offer. Interesting read especially if you have been there. Who wants to go! https://www.washingtonpost.com//palau-coronavirus-vaccine/

Almost looks like Morro Bay. Its been a few years but we have seen hundreds of them before.

Look how blue that water is. The islands is where the diving is at. Always love the sea lion rookery at Santa Barbara Island. #scubadiving

Well if you didn't know many anglers are on a break from fishing rockfish for at least the next two months. As SCUBA and Freedivers we are allowed to still take rockfish year around. With that said most of the spearfishers I know do not take a full limit of fish but typically take just enough for a couple meals. With the new regulations for this year its best to be aware of the new changes as to not make a mistake. The prized Vermillion rock fish now has a limit of five fish. Take a read, be safe and conservative and enjoy our resources. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx

Well my favorite activity is Sunset after a day of diving while getting ready for dinner to be served.

Here is a specific post towards the Enriched Air course. This link is good until January 1st and you save $50 dollars. Nitrox is usually $180 online and this includes your certification card. Until the January 1st the cost is $130 paid on the PADI site. When you are ready you call into the shop and pay $100 tuition and is good for a one on one session. You set the date and time. https://Shop.padi.com/product/enriched-air-diver Further questions can be answered here or by making a call 805-544-7227

Some good opportunities to take a course right now. You can do the practical anytime within a year. At the shop we do the nitrox one on one or form your own group. The Equipment course is a great buy, just one infield fix is worth the course alone. When looking for the courses scroll down until you find the specialties on sale. Pick a course or two and give us a call when you are ready to schedule you course. The last time PADI had an offer like this it lasted just a few weeks in the begginng of lockdowns.(March) Disclaimer- these are the online courses only not the shop/ instructor fees.

January Diving News - https://mailchi.mp/1d68dae358cd/january-diving-news

Pretty good advice when selecting a dive course and facility. Adhere to standards, don't cut corners, keeping staff up to date, and of course safety first. We have 6 instructors mostly part time and 3 active Divemasters. This year we had quite a few Divemaster lead guided dives by our competent staff. All along we didn't know we were an destination dive shop for travelers. Job well done by our staff. Be part of our team. Call us for a consultation. It won't cost you anything but time. 805 544 7227

King Tide washing into the Aquarium’s Great Tide Pool!

Catalina is a good choice this time of year.

The waves along the Central Coast can tell you a lot about our changing climate, and here’s why. https://www.sanluisobispo.com//weath/article248007100.html

Be that person who buys for a relative, friends or family. Give them the PADI online academic portion of certification. They can take a private course or join in with one of our groups. You can use this link https://Shop.padi.com/product/open-water-diver to sign them up but will need their email address or call into the shop and we can issue a gift code for the course as well. 805-544-7227 It's only $195 and it's easy shopping during Covid.

These gems just came into the shop and are being prepped for the retail floor. HP steel 80s, #booties #wetsuit. The one piece suit from Xcel is a 7/6mm back zip sells for $279. Stop by or call in. 805 544 7227.

So good ideas and reminders here. A back plate and hp steel 100 can take up to 10 pounds off your weight system bringing a weight belt down to comfortable and potentially a safer system. Have you disconnected you inflator in the water since your open water course. Reminder to rinse your bcd inside and out and oh yeah it should also be serviced. We see 1bc to 5regulators turned in with regulator service.

Great people at the Harbor office. They do a great job keeping people safe.

Just a few ideas for last minute shoppers. Call 805 544 7227 and we can hold an item or sell and ship.

Santa is getting ready to fill his goodie bag at #slooceancurrents. What is on your list this year. We are shipping(most items over $100 gets free shipping) curbside pick up and instore safe shopping. Who wants the new #bigblue AL1300 dive light. They just arrived yesterday. Let's hear what's on your list.

Some pretty good dive deals over that away!

Fun day on the Spectre Dive Boat today. 40’ of viz and a great dive crew. Congrats to Joe and Owen on completing the AOW. Now the next adventure

Pretty good conditions with the King Tides this morning. We have some headed to the islands tomorrow and we will certify 6 new divers tomorrow and a couple will get thier Advanced on the Spectre. 15 foot plus #visibilty in #morrobay this morning. The early bird gets the worm if want to dive tomorrow.

https://www.opb.org//sunflower-sea-stars-critically-endan/

Take a CPR class you can even find them online these days and most of you have a trash can to practice on. Seriously you could save a life. https://www.facebook.com/CBS2Boise/videos/2427144344249005/

Some of the best diving (Indo) we have done had some of the worst plastics in it. The world needs education. There so few of us who dive and see it first hand.

Lets go diving on the Spectre Sunday the 13th. Just go diving or take some Advanced training. Call the shop if want to go. 805-544-7227.

Since we are not quite yet traveling to many destinations, California diving has been the ticket this year. We tripled our guided dive numbers which shows how many people are wanting to dive still. Here are some maps and cards we just received to help you plan your next dives. Great for your collection or for someone to put in your stocking.

Self contained and self sufficient. Makes a great holiday gift. Have your loved ones call in and get one. We will even ship it for free or you can do instore pick up or curbside delivery. Get that same SLO OCEAN CURRENTS service and warranty while shopping local. 805 544 7227

You still have time. Call in a buy, stop by for curbside pick up or have it shipped. You can still use your computer rental monies from your Open Water course. Deal ends tonight. 805-544-7227

We have been there on three different occasions and can not wait to get back. If you have dove this site it is forever etched in your mind.

DIVING DEEP - A pool near Warsaw, Poland is a diving tank and it's about 150 feet deep. Deepspot opened on November 21 and is currently the deepest pool in the ...world, according to the company. It's a training facility for beginner and advanced divers, with underwater caves and ruins for divers to explore. cbsmiami.com/webextra See more

We had good condition even off the tide on Wednesday. Three more certified divers eager to get out and use some new gear. We are open noon to 5 today and tomorrow. Early tides get you prime dive sites and Coleman beach off the tide. Visibility was 10 plus.

We have been out teaching SCUBA lessons at Morro Bay and this young man pulls up in his car at Coleman Beach. He gets out of his car and sets up his chair and skate. He then takes off ripping down the boardwalk. As the entire class is looking on with their jaws on the ground and smiles on their faces we take a moment to ponder what can be done. Especially by those who are strong minded. Well done Evan! With most news telling us what we can't do you have shown what you can do and brought a silver lining to many. https://fb.watch/1Zg2jVDi1d/

Promotion: Reduced MAP on dive computers Entry level price: i100 (from $229 to $199) Mid-range to high price: i200C (from $389 to $349) Duration: November 27 November 30 Remember if you rented a computer during your training te rental credit can be applied.... Package items together and get more discounts. 805-544-7227 See more

Black Friday through Cyber Monday previews starting today. Keep checking back as we are having more than one. Curbside pick up , shipping or instore pick up allowed. Free Transmitter ($399) with the purchase of a i770R ($899) Duration: November 27 November 30 or while... supplies last. Last promo like this they ran out! Call in and pre order if you are wanting this special. 805-544-7227. *Shared promot See more

Talk about deep diver training. https://phys.org//2020-11-chinese-submersible-earth-deepes

A little humor to start the weekend.

This week was a bit different as I attended the dive trade show DEMA virtually. It was nice to be able to start early and still have time to work the shop hours. Our hours will revert back to 12-5 M-Saturday as November has been on the slower side. The last few days have seen an uptick maybe that is due to everyone going back out to resupply. Remember you can always call and set an appointment from 10-noon or between 5 and 6. We are doing business as usual and lessons too. I am proud to say that many of the seminars I attended were related to health and safety and If I was to grade the staff and shop as a whole, we scored very well. Might even mess up the curve. 805-544-7227 [email protected]

Everyone needs a chuckle once and awhile. It rained earlier at #slooceancurrents but the clouds are breaking the sun is shining and the weekend is around the corner. Not enough rain to mess up the #visibilty. Who is diving the weekend? https://youtu.be/7LtjzQaFZ3k

"Sand Sea Stars usually remain buried under sediment but will come up on occasion to hunt mollusks. They use their powerful tube feet to chase down prey. Sea stars may look unassuming but they are epic predators! " - snorkeldownunder in Queensland, Australia.

"90ft (27m) deep into Cenote El Pit we reached a glowing hydrosulfide cloud, caused by noon day sun beaming to the bottom of the cave." - IG user everchanginghorizon in Mexico

Just reaching out here to see if anyone has had any experience with local Covid testing for travel. We know someone who wants to do a trip to Roatan in a couple weeks and they need a test within 72 hours of departure. Lets hear what experiences and where you were tested.

Here is a throw back. Thanks to all the Veterans out there who served our country. Comment and or share! https://youtu.be/DK-OtRRAFrg

No wonder we like boat diving. Although this seems to be too exaggerated to be true it's always a good idea to get some local knowledge about beach diving. Call a pro, book a guided dive or talk to an old timer. Beach diving can be rewarding when the conditions are right.

If you can't make it to the Channel Islands we have quite a few nudibranchs here in Morro Bay. Look us up for a guided dive or take the Naturalist dive which applies towards your Advanced card rating. You can take one dive at a time and pay for each as you go.

They say a jellyfish doesn't have a brain ... well this blob top jellyfish sure looks like it does. : Maxwel Hohn Photography British Columbia #worldjellyfishday

We have one spot left for Saturdays Spectre Trip. Call in and make a new buddy. 805-544-7227.

We had a great weekend of diving this last week. Conditions were pretty good with vis between 10-20 depending on which tide you hit. The instructional staff was pretty busy with four new Open Water Dives. Three new Rescue Divers and 5 new Advanced divers who had a great night dive with up to 20 feet of vis. This weekend is looking pretty good low swell and wind, jut watch out for the south facing beaches.

It's time to take your dive skills to the next level: http://padi.co/awxwp

Bug season has been the best in years. Many private boaters getting limits and the charter boats that do run are doing very good too. Here are a couple pics from our very own locals divers.

You still have time for this course. Friday night 6-7:30 and Saturday and Sunday morning dive times. Here is the link for the online portion of the course if you want to learn more. https://Shop.padi.com/product/rescue-diver?lang=en&irra=2163

Quick clips of diving at Target Rock yesterday.

15 feet of visibility in Morro today. Great day for diving. Pick up some gear and go dive tomorrow. Tide is close to noon. Dive and a lunch in Morro Bay is a great day.

Yesterday in Morro Bay. Vis varied in the back bay. 5 to 25 feet. Water felt warm!

Very clear in Morro May today. 15 to 20 tomorrow morning tide at 830. Dont miss the conditions.

Anacapa was 30 to 40 feet of vis and warm today. We will get back out on October 31st.

How was your Bug Opener. Tristan and Todd Gailey were out with a friend on his private boat. Tristan caught his first lobsters and the crew put together a nice haul. Congrats and a very proud moment. Post something up if you got out!

Have you ever heard of the term BOFFF? No? Well, let's dive into some science! BOFFF stands for big, old, fertile, female fish! These larger, more mature... fish (think trophy fish) tend to produce many more babies than smaller fish, and their babies also tend to survive better! Inside marine protected areas (MPAs), fish are able to grow to larger sizes and, therefore, increase their reproductive output, or the number of babies they have. This is just one of the ways MPAs benefit fisheries! For more information, check out this publication: https://academic.oup.com/icesjms/article/71/8/2171/748104 #CaliforniaMPAs #CalifMPAs #ProtectWhatYouLove #MPAscience #FishForever #YayMPA #CiteYourSources #MPAMonday

On a local note #morrobay had great #Visibility for #scubadiving and #snorkeling yesterday. Afternoon tides should be pretty good this week. Vis was 15 to 20 feet.

Well the weekend diving with #slooceancurrents was pretty successful whether you were grabbing lobster or just enjoying some great diving conditions. The back side of the islands were challanging on Sunday with a South swell but the front side was just fine with 40 to 60 feet of vis. Lots of happy divers to say the least. And for those who wanted a bug or two, there were some nice ones to be had. Next trip is Friday which is sold out and the October 31st and November 1st are already taking reservations.

October Diving News - https://mailchi.mp/e4d92a2a39ef/october-diving-news

Just in. We had a cancellation for Saturday on the Spectre. There is one spot open. For Sunday we have two spots open. Weather looks great. Winds variable 10 kt or less, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. SAT NIGHT... W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. SUN S winds 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 3 ft. Patchy fog. Give us a call and take a spot or two. 805-544-7227

This Saturday, October 3rd, marks the opening of recreational spiny lobster season in California! What’s the largest #SpinyLobster you’ve ever caught? Male Cali...fornia spiny lobster can reach three feet long, weigh more than 25 pounds, and live for 50 or more years! You can even catch CA spiny lobster in some of California’s marine protected areas (MPAs) including Crystal Cove, Dana Point, and Anacapa Island State Marine Conservation Areas (SMCAs). Make sure you check California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and don't forget your valid California fishing license and spiny lobster report card! For more information on CA spiny lobster regulations, visit this link: https://linktr.ee/ca.marineprotectedareas #CaliforniaMPAs #CalifMPAs #ProtectWhatYouLove #KnowBeforeYouGo #FishForever #YayMPA #CASpinyLobster

We Just had a person call in who was on the Spectre both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. We call it the poor mans two day or pick either or. Cal 805-544-7227 get get out to the islands. Warm and the commercial guys say it is going to be a great season.

Did you know a female California spiny lobster can carry up to 800,000 eggs! Need more lobster tales? Feast on these fun facts for #NationalLobsterDay. No butte...r required. Unlike their Maine counterparts, spiny lobsters don’t have claws. The decapod (ten legged) crustacean gets its name from the sharp spines along its upper shell and sides of the tail. The two long antennae are twice as long as its body. The largest California spiny lobster ever recorded weighed over 26 pounds! A juvenile may shed its shell (exoskeleton) 20 times in the first year. Spiny lobsters are scavengers, eating almost any decomposing material on the ocean floor in addition to sea urchins, clams, and worms. Their diet of kelp consuming sea urchins helps to maintain a healthy, balanced habitat for other species that rely on the kelp for food and shelter. Explore the underwater home of California spiny lobsters by watching Channel Islands National Park live dives at https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/live-programs.htm. What other marine life can you spot in the Anacapa broadcast? Photo Brett Seymour #ChannelIslandsNPS #lobster #kelpforest

Tank hydro pick up day is this Thursday. Get your tanks to us by tomorrow afternoon so they can be back on the 8th of October

Good dicing today in Morro. Vis was 15 plus on dive number one and 12 on the second dive. Tomorrow we should have 6 newly certified divers. Shop is open until 5 so go get some gear and dive tomorrow