FEATURES
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The Amazing Ocean: The
Facts of Life Under the Sea
Ninety-seven percent of the water on Earth is sea water. Less than one
percent is fresh, while another two to three percent is contained in glaciers and ice
caps. These snippets of knowledge - known as factoids - can be very powerful tools for
describing the sum and substance of the world's oceans - and the plight they're in.
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By Alex Brylske |
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Underwater Flight: The DPV
Diver Specialty
When offered the chance to take a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver
specialty course, the author's first thought was "What could they possibly tell us
besides, 'Hang on here, pull this trigger to make it go.'" He imagined scooter diving
as simple, stress-free diving combining the freedom of powered flight with the mystique of
the underwater realm. He was partly right. The author shares his knowledge - and his new
appreciation - of what a DPV Diver specialty course, and scooter diving, is all about.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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Myths, Misconceptions and
Misnomers - Separating Scuba Truth from Fiction
Advice is one of those things that everybody wants to give away but nobody
really wants to take. Not all well-intended advice from your dive buddies is good advice;
fellow divers may unwittingly pass along their own misconceptions about scuba related
subjects. This article addresses - and debunks - diving's most enduring myths,
misconceptions and misnomers. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: You Ain't Seen
Nothin' Yet |
By Alex Brylske |
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Buddy Lines:
Readers See, Share |
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Diving Notes and News:
Tragedy Inspires Triumph
Kids and the Sea, (KATS), teaches kids about the sea. And other news from
the diving industry |
By Julie Overing |
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No Dumb Questions: Tank
Capacity, DCS, Training Agencies
Topics |
By Alex Brylske |
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Eco-seas: El Nino Vs. the
Kelp Forest: The Forces of Nature Battle it Out
Discover more about the oceanic and atmospheric phenomenon known as El Nino
and its effects on the kelp forests of California. |
By Eric Hanauer |
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Imaging: Flooded Camera
Fix: What to Do When It Happens to You
"There are two types of underwater photographers - those who have
flooded cameras - and those who will." Here's what you can do when your camera gets
wet on the inside. |
By Dan Auber |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Dive Geo: Grenada: Fragrant
Spice and Tropical Dives
Often called the "Isle of Spice," Grenada offers a rich history,
relaxed cultural heritage, picturesque tropical scenery, high voltage diving and nice
people. |
By Bob Wohlers |
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Dive Traveler: You Can Go
Home Again: Re-entering The U.S. After Travel Abroad
This may be the 'Land of the Free,' but U.S. citizens need to check back in
with the guys at the gate when they come and go. |
By W Lynn Seldon Jr. |
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Passport: Dive travel
incentives around the globe
sEvery Month |
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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EVERY MONTH
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Scuba Skills: Accident
Management: How You Can Help Even If You're Not Trained
When a diving accident occurs, a successful outcome may depend on much more
than rescue and first aid. That's where accident management skills come in - and where
your help can be vital. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Always Learning: The
Proactive Diver: A Management Plan For Staying in the Sport
The author asks "How many of the people who drive around with a dive
flag sticker on their car bumper or window are active divers?," and offers a plan for
divers who want to stay in the game. |
By Mark Twombly |
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Dive Instructor Tips:
Student-Sharing: How to Help Referral Students Reach Their Goals
An Open Water scuba referral student is one student and customer that is
shared by two businesses. Both facilities are responsible for the student's proper
training - and his or her satisfaction. |
By Barry Shuster |
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Dive Shop: Manufacturers
Announce New Products |
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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What's That?: Flatworms:
Tough to Find, Easy to Look At
Flatworms are flat. Very flat. But they're also very beautiful and
interesting, too. The author reveals that there's a lot more to flatworms than their name
implies. |
By Dee Scarr |
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Classifieds
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Dive Training
Quiz Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue |
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Final Check: What It Looks
Like When: Your Tank is Safely Stowed
An unsecured scuba tank is an accident waiting to happen. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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