Mel Helm
Mel Helm
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Catfish seen while SCUBA diving in Millerton Lake, December 28, 2018.
I finally spotted a large catfish while diving. Although I see lots of bass and sunfish, it is quite rare to see catfish while diving in central California lakes. I suspect they are seen rarely because they may sense us coming and swim away before we can see them. I have seem large silt clouds on many occasions, but I typically I do not see the fish that caused them. In deeper water they may hide in the the deep silt...not sure.
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Видео

Anacapa Sea Lions
Просмотров 1165 лет назад
This is a short video made during a dive from the Spectre dive boat in December, 2018.
Freshwater bryozoans in Millerton Lake
Просмотров 8 тыс.5 лет назад
I often see these while diving in Central Valley lakes in the Fall. For more information about these organisms see this article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryozoa
Subamarine tour in Roatan, Honduras
Просмотров 1005 лет назад
I visited the Roatan Institute of Deepsea Exploration and did a 2000-foot dive in the submarine. You can check out their site here: www.stanleysubmarines.com
Max-Air 35 SCUBA Compressor
Просмотров 8 тыс.6 лет назад
First run of the Max-Air 35 SCUBA tank compressor. This one has a gas powered Subaru engine.
Millerton, July 2018
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.6 лет назад
This is a video I made during a dive in Millerton Lake.
Roof Opening Time For The Big Observatories
Просмотров 806 лет назад
Here we have SkyRoof controllers in each observatory programmed to open the roofs near dusk.
SCUBA Diving in Millerton Lake
Просмотров 10 тыс.6 лет назад
This is a dive on the Madera side of Millerton Lake
Monterey Diving
Просмотров 1946 лет назад
Colorful underwater life as seen on Aumentos Reef and Eric's Pinnacle on October 14, 2017. Sony AX53 video camera in Meikon AXP55 housing. Big Blue VL8300P X 2
Eric's Pinnacle, 9/23/2017
Просмотров 956 лет назад
This was a dive off the Sanctuary dive boat (Monterey, CA) on Eric's Pinnacle.
Total Eclipse, 2017
Просмотров 1887 лет назад
This is the total eclipse as recorded from Sweet Virginia's Bed and Breakfast, Metolius, OR, August 2017. This fantastic eclipse trip was organized by Dr. Fred Ringwald (Astrophysics, CSU, Fresno). We had a great time. These images were taken by both me and Dr. Ringwald.
Big Sur Diving 2017
Просмотров 4057 лет назад
This was the first dive of the 2017 Power Scuba Big Sur trip. This site was called "Tide Rock."
July 5, 2017
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Scuba diving on the Big Island, Hawaii
First Night with Alcor EUDA All-Sky Camera 6/25/17-6/26/17
Просмотров 1537 лет назад
Here is a video of the first night with our new Alcor EUDA high resolution all-sky camera. It has a cooled CCD with a filter wheel and focuser, all in a weatherproof housing. At the beginning of the video we are tweaking the software and focusing, but it becomes quite nice during the second half of the night. Before morning, you even can see Andromeda rise.
Big Sur Diving with Sea Lions
Просмотров 1177 лет назад
This is a clip of diving with sea lions during the 2017 Big Sur trip with Power SCUBA.
Diving Eric's Pinnacle
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Diving Eric's Pinnacle
Lift Bag Practice
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Lift Bag Practice
Chinese rocket re-entry
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Chinese rocket re-entry
Y-40, Dive in the World's Deepest Pool
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Y-40, Dive in the World's Deepest Pool
SRO Lunar Eclipse
Просмотров 89910 лет назад
SRO Lunar Eclipse
iTelescopes Move in
Просмотров 2 тыс.10 лет назад
iTelescopes Move in

Комментарии

  • @dawn4833
    @dawn4833 Год назад

    Do you still have this? How has it been?

  • @Fragmentsofmatter
    @Fragmentsofmatter Год назад

    What are they??

  • @nateyosemite
    @nateyosemite Год назад

    I live in Sanger ca thinking about diving Millerton next weekend do you have any tips where to dive from shore

  • @fallhunting6827
    @fallhunting6827 Год назад

    Have you seen any of the old structures under millerton?

  • @camtaylor4908
    @camtaylor4908 2 года назад

    Well there are territorial fish in there the size of cars!

  • @triynizzles
    @triynizzles 2 года назад

    Wouldn't the CO2 be liquid or supercritical at 1500 PSI?

  • @cruzp4p
    @cruzp4p 2 года назад

    RIP

  • @Bassmaster784
    @Bassmaster784 2 года назад

    What part where u diving it looks good ground to fish for bass

  • @edisonxiong6511
    @edisonxiong6511 2 года назад

    That california flag was the 6 pounder that was snaging people line 😆 🤣 😂

  • @Central_CoastRotors
    @Central_CoastRotors 2 года назад

    Great vid brother......I enjoy your dive stuff.....I live right near Millerton and I’m there all the time 😎

  • @jamalive
    @jamalive 2 года назад

    RIP .....

  • @jamalive
    @jamalive 2 года назад

    We are sooo sad for this news of Mel

  • @j.hernandez8302
    @j.hernandez8302 2 года назад

    RIP Mel 🙏

    • @elcasanova2853
      @elcasanova2853 2 года назад

      Is this the guy who past away a few months ago

    • @meaghanmckeehan6314
      @meaghanmckeehan6314 9 месяцев назад

      Dr. Helm saved my life, one month later he was gone. I wish I could thank him what he did for me! RIP to a great ❤

  • @firewatch814
    @firewatch814 2 года назад

    Getting the word out that Melvin went out on a solo dive Friday Christmas eve and did not return, his body was recovered today. I have worked at millerton lake for 17 years and spoke with Melvin many times and he was always a cool guy to talk to. Rest easy Mel.

    • @meaghanmckeehan6314
      @meaghanmckeehan6314 2 года назад

      Does anyone know what went wrong during his dive?

    • @firewatch814
      @firewatch814 Год назад

      @@meaghanmckeehan6314 They thought it may have been a medical emergency or possible equipment failure.

    • @brehabbing
      @brehabbing Год назад

      @@chingvang9320maybe he seen it and it was alr too late..

  • @beaudeclue4719
    @beaudeclue4719 3 года назад

    That fish is pushing 15 lbs 😋

  • @faithingod9554
    @faithingod9554 3 года назад

    🐟

  • @DaddioWayne
    @DaddioWayne 3 года назад

    I’m diving Millerton alone this weekend. First solo dive for me 😬

  • @josephemerian9545
    @josephemerian9545 3 года назад

    Can you please go do a dive in pine flat lake? I'm so curious what it looks like down there. You're a brave man.

  • @dwighttrenholm3203
    @dwighttrenholm3203 3 года назад

    this is high on my bucket list

  • @4bvenom733
    @4bvenom733 4 года назад

    I want to see that town down there

  • @EddieJerahian
    @EddieJerahian 4 года назад

    spotted bass btw*

  • @aedinswan5010
    @aedinswan5010 4 года назад

    Big Joe and Whiskerrsssss

  • @kongthao88
    @kongthao88 4 года назад

    hats off to you for going into the deep dark depth alone like that

  • @dlocc8984
    @dlocc8984 4 года назад

    I heard there's a old town down there

    • @jacobcrain4009
      @jacobcrain4009 3 года назад

      That’s pine flat

    • @hoppingh907
      @hoppingh907 3 года назад

      @@jacobcrain4009 There is a town in Millerton Lake. I didn’t know there was a town in pine flat.

    • @hoppingh907
      @hoppingh907 3 года назад

      @@jacobcrain4009 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millerton,_Madera_County,_California

  • @gabriellah7539
    @gabriellah7539 4 года назад

    hi

  • @chandlersmithers5876
    @chandlersmithers5876 5 лет назад

    Super cool stuff these are very rare

  • @celestegarcia7447
    @celestegarcia7447 5 лет назад

    Do you think there is any possibility of giant catfish down there more toward the deeper area?

  • @rickys559adventures
    @rickys559adventures 5 лет назад

    DoYou still scuba dive n are u local

  • @nuvairmarketing7770
    @nuvairmarketing7770 5 лет назад

    Great video, thanks for posting it. If anyone would like more information on a unit like this visit @t

  • @MrRednexus
    @MrRednexus 5 лет назад

    Do some at pine flat lake

  • @ChrisEpler
    @ChrisEpler 5 лет назад

    The clarity of that pool makes my pool at home look like a silt filled mud pit.

  • @tsisfake1168
    @tsisfake1168 5 лет назад

    Heard alots of story about the giant catfish name big Joe in millerton lake

    • @BRICKGANG
      @BRICKGANG 5 лет назад

      DNF Pro I seen a video of someone in millerton lake recording with some drone over the waters, 4 years ago it showed a big figure swimming in the water, to big to be a fish once it got close the figure went deeper in the water and took off

    • @celestegarcia7447
      @celestegarcia7447 5 лет назад

      @@BRICKGANG any chance you remember the name of the video?

  • @Julie-vm2zz
    @Julie-vm2zz 5 лет назад

    Go diving near the dam and see if that large catfish really does exist and post the video!

    • @DuMaMayDewLay
      @DuMaMayDewLay 2 года назад

      Lol do not do that. I heard there was a huge catfish since 1920. They probably have a family of 500 pound plus catfish, just roaming Miller town

    • @christopherburciaga7898
      @christopherburciaga7898 2 года назад

      I’ve heard about that story also I heard the divers thought they were at the bottom of the lake but we’re on a huge hat fish

    • @ClearWater7.62
      @ClearWater7.62 Год назад

      Need more of these stories

  • @209UNKNOWN
    @209UNKNOWN 5 лет назад

    Not striped bass but still a very cool vid to see how it's like down there. Only wish it was longer. Looked clear and empty for the most part.

  • @66secularist
    @66secularist 5 лет назад

    What gases did you have in your tanks for that depth?

  • @zboy108wozney2
    @zboy108wozney2 5 лет назад

    Hi 👋

  • @zboy108wozney2
    @zboy108wozney2 5 лет назад

    First

  • @Teampegleg
    @Teampegleg 5 лет назад

    MOD violation on air?

    • @aaronbaker9253
      @aaronbaker9253 4 года назад

      REC mode with MOD set to 130

    • @Anonymous-xd7bt
      @Anonymous-xd7bt 3 года назад

      FO2 of .32 and ppO2 of 1.6? Either way, unless they were using nitrox they didn't exceed their MOD. If they used 32% then they were riding the line and with 36% they definitely exceeded them...

    • @Teampegleg
      @Teampegleg 3 года назад

      @@Anonymous-xd7bt you can clearly see the computer is on air mode, and it has a MOD violation text for 130ft.

    • @Anonymous-xd7bt
      @Anonymous-xd7bt 3 года назад

      @@Teampegleg Sure, but that depends to what they set their computers... There is always some safety margin for exactly these situations, and I assume that they did not violate their MOD anymore while standing as they were only 4ft beyond it. Again I do not think it’s good behavior but it was not immediately dangerous. Edit: Ah I didn’t even see that is as set to air... in that case they had absolutely no issue. Even with a ppo2 of 1.2 that allows for an MOD of 156 feet.

  • @fresnobassn744
    @fresnobassn744 5 лет назад

    👍

  • @prawduh5595
    @prawduh5595 6 лет назад

    Id love to learn to scuba dive, they things that trip me out though is the color of water, i feel like it would make me so off balance and get so dizzy

  • @JEMHull-gf9el
    @JEMHull-gf9el 6 лет назад

    you ever see a sturgeon in there? i've heard rumors of them being in there

  • @rewffw
    @rewffw 6 лет назад

    It seems a giant nuclear reactor pool.

  • @4chaneer908
    @4chaneer908 6 лет назад

    My ears hurt just watching this.

    • @niii7205
      @niii7205 6 лет назад

      4Chaneer mine too

  • @SunnyMeadows90
    @SunnyMeadows90 6 лет назад

    I don’t need a diving suit because I’m a merpony

  • @TechLoverindia
    @TechLoverindia 7 лет назад

    LAND CHOD VIDEO

  • @RAHALLEN5
    @RAHALLEN5 7 лет назад

    why are two suns appearing thru the center of TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE AMEN AMEN