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What Causes Abalone Divers to Die?

May 14, 2013 by Guest Blogger

By Jack Likins I thought I’d take a stab at trying to explain why divers die abalone diving. I’ve been abalone diving for over 50 years in both southern California and here on the north Coast.  It can be a very dangerous sport if not done with proper training, conditioning and knowledge of the ocean.  … Read more

Categories Health and Safety Tags dangers, dive training, food from the sea, marine life 11 Comments

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