num_pages: 322
description: An avid Santa Barbara surfer gets into sea urchin diving as a means to explore the waves of the Channel Islands. His travels take him from the harbor at Santa Barbara to the harsh waters of the North Coast, and the shark-infested Farallon Islands. This intimate snapshot follows a unique group of underwater pioneers from 1978 through 1996, chronicling the adventure, humor, and tragedy of the people involved in this fascinating way of life.
language: English
title: Bluewater Gold Rush: The Odyssey of a California Sea Urchin Diver
titlecomplete: Bluewater Gold Rush: The Odyssey of a California Sea Urchin Diver
ratings_count: 73
publisher: Azalea Creek Publishing