I knew in 1961, when I was 6 years old, that I wanted to be a SCUBA diver. Like many people of my generation, I was fascinated by the series Sea Hunt, starring Lloyd Bridges.  Little did I know I would become a professional diver, and one day me.. Read More

Exciting news dive friends. Check out this AWESOME New Aqualung PRO HD BCD!  Just out in the scuba market and now available at Jack’s Diving Locker. The PRO HD BCD is now offered in both in Men’s and Women’s sizing and in fun a.. Read More

JDL's Ocean Fair: The beginning. “18 years ago,the community did not have a lot of options, at that time, for education about the ocean; for understanding local sea life, fun for kids, games or family events happening here locally. The.. Read More

What would you say if I asked you to go on a night dive, 3 miles out to sea, in water almost a mile deep? Would you say, “BAD IDEA!” “I would never do that.” “No thank you.” But wait it gets better. What if I told .. Read More

Summer is just around the corner; do you know what you are doing with your kids yet? There are many of us that still work every day of the week, (no summer breaks for us ), and finding something productive for our children to do during the day is imp.. Read More

The invasive side of Lionfish The lionfish is a beautiful predatory fish and has become popular in saltwater aquariums. With their long spines and dramatic patterns, these fish are truly a sight to behold. They have no known predators, aside from hum.. Read More

Hawai'i has a vibrant and thriving marine ecosystem. The islands are home to some of the world’s rarest and most endangered animals. Most visitors are familiar with humpback whales, but many do not know about the other cetaceans that freque.. Read More

When Jeff and Teri Leicher moved to Kona in 1982, dropping an anchor on the seafloor was the only way to “park” a boat. But the fact is, it is almost impossible to place an anchor, no matter how carefully, without the chain impacting some.. Read More

Justice and Sam have been a welcome addition to our dive and retail team since they joined in 2020. In addition to being avid divers, these guys also work at our Tiger Shark Deli on weekends, making homemade sandwiches for our divers and café .. Read More

With professional dive programs around the world, how do you decide where to go? What are your preferred diving conditions? Warm or cold-water diving? Are you particular about the diversity of marine life you will encounter? Want to see Mantas, Shark.. Read More