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2025 Beach Essentials for Ocean Lovers: Sun-Safe, Eco-Friendly & Salty AF - Salinity Swimwear

2025 Beach Essentials for Ocean Lovers: Sun-Saf...

You just finished your morning dives, rinsed your gear, and now you’re heading back to the beach for an afternoon of sunshine, snacks, and maybe a casual snorkel or two....

2025 Beach Essentials for Ocean Lovers: Sun-Saf...

You just finished your morning dives, rinsed your gear, and now you’re heading back to the beach for an afternoon of sunshine, snacks, and maybe a casual snorkel or two....

10 Things You Should Never Do After Scuba Diving - Salinity Swimwear

10 Things You Should Never Do After Scuba Diving

Every time we step off the boat and descend beneath the waves, we’re entering a realm that few people get to witness and even fewer people truly understand. The ocean...

10 Things You Should Never Do After Scuba Diving

Every time we step off the boat and descend beneath the waves, we’re entering a realm that few people get to witness and even fewer people truly understand. The ocean...

Citizen Science for Divers: How to Contribute to Ocean Conservation - Salinity Swimwear

Citizen Science for Divers: How to Contribute t...

Every time we step off the boat and descend beneath the waves, we’re entering a realm that few people get to witness and even fewer people truly understand. The ocean...

Citizen Science for Divers: How to Contribute t...

Every time we step off the boat and descend beneath the waves, we’re entering a realm that few people get to witness and even fewer people truly understand. The ocean...

Women Who Make Waves: Lindsey Smith of Acuarela Swimwear - Salinity Swimwear

Women Who Make Waves: Lindsey Smith of Acuarela...

Lindsey Smith’s handmade bikinis have become iconic on Baja beaches and beyond. What started as a DIY project for a broke surf bum has grown into Acuarela Swimwear—a sustainable, made-to-order...

Women Who Make Waves: Lindsey Smith of Acuarela...

Lindsey Smith’s handmade bikinis have become iconic on Baja beaches and beyond. What started as a DIY project for a broke surf bum has grown into Acuarela Swimwear—a sustainable, made-to-order...

25 Must-Read Ocean Books for Divers, Ocean Nerds, and Salty Souls - Salinity Swimwear

25 Must-Read Ocean Books for Divers, Ocean Nerd...

Whether you’re a scuba diver, ocean lover, or a landlocked mermaid dreaming of saltwater, this list has something for you. From fascinating marine science and real-life dive thrillers to poetic...

25 Must-Read Ocean Books for Divers, Ocean Nerd...

Whether you’re a scuba diver, ocean lover, or a landlocked mermaid dreaming of saltwater, this list has something for you. From fascinating marine science and real-life dive thrillers to poetic...

What to Pack for a Liveaboard Dive Trip + Free PDF Checklist! - Salinity Swimwear

What to Pack for a Liveaboard Dive Trip + Free ...

Whether it’s your first liveaboard or your fifth, packing for a week (or more!) on a dive boat takes some thoughtful planning. You won’t have easy access to shops once...

What to Pack for a Liveaboard Dive Trip + Free ...

Whether it’s your first liveaboard or your fifth, packing for a week (or more!) on a dive boat takes some thoughtful planning. You won’t have easy access to shops once...

  • Each spring and early summer, the quiet waters of La Ventana in Baja California Sur transform into the stage for one of nature’s most incredible ocean spectacles: the mobula ray migration. If you're planning a trip to Baja or looking for a truly unforgettable marine wildlife encounter, here’s everything you need to know about this unique migration and why La Ventana is one of the best places to experience it.

    The Mobula Ray Migration in La Ventana: Everything You Need to Know 
  • Whether it’s your first liveaboard or your fifth, packing for a week (or more!) on a dive boat takes some thoughtful planning. You won’t have easy access to shops once you're out at sea, so being prepared is key.

    Here’s the ultimate, no-fluff guide to what you really need to bring on a scuba diving liveaboard.

    What to Pack for a Liveaboard Dive Trip + Free PDF Checklist! 
  • Why Do Sea Turtles Need Our Help? Learn how sea turtles are an indicator species for ocean health and the challenges they face due to human interference. Discover why sea turtles are vital to marine ecosystems and simple actions we can take to protect them.

    Saving the Sea Turtles: What You Need to Know 
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