FEATURES
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I Promise:
As citizens we pledge allegiance to our country's flag; Scouts pledge to do
their best; soldiers pledge to serve their nation, and elected officials pledge to uphold
the laws of their jurisdictions. While not always one-hundred-percent effective, a pledge
is our solemn promise to abide by a common set of principles and beliefs. Since we scuba
dive for the fun of it there's no need to be solemn, but perhaps we'd all enjoy the sport
more and be safer divers if we too, made a pledge to follow the principles of recreational
diving. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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The Smithsonian
Institution:
In addition to overseeing the largest collection of museums in the world,
the Smithsonian Institution supports ten research centers from Washington to Panama, and a
corps of 190 scientists engaged in research activities in over 30 countries. And much of
that research takes place under water. Find out what type of training it takes to be a
research diver with the Smithsonian's Scientific Diving Program. |
By Alex Brylske |
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Save Your Breath: How to
Safely Reduce Air Consumption
What is it about experienced divers that makes them use less air? What
black magic have they learned that is not taught to new divers? While the ability to
conserve air on a dive might seem like black magic, the secrets to low air consumption are
really just common sense and simple science. |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: It's
Not My Fault |
By Alex Brylske |
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Buddy Lines: No
Dumb Customer |
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Diving Notes and News: 1998
Hurricane Damage Report
and other news from the diving industry |
By Cathryn Castle |
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No Dumb Questions: Why Your
Wet Suit Doesn't Fit, Kids, and Commercial Diving. Readers ask for answers, insight
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Imaging: What is a Macro?
Macro Underwater Photography Explained
This article is the first in a series on underwater photography that will
cover the basic skills you'll need to achieve a particular type of underwater photography.
This month's column introduces macro photography - the equipment, techniques, and tips
that can help you develop your photo skills. |
By Dave Albrecht |
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Dive Medicine: 20/20
Hindsight: Looking Back at Laser Eye Surgery
The author gives an account of his experience with laser surgery and how
it's affecting his diving. |
By Marty Snyderman |
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Weather and Waves: Weather
From the Web
How to find out what the weather's like near your favorite dive site - or
across the globe - by accessing the Internet |
By Jack Williams |
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What About: The Year of the
Ocean: Mission Impossible?
,sDestinations |
By Vickie Stiefel |
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Dive Geo: Turks &
Caicos Islands: The Caribbean's Rising Star
Among traveling scuba enthusiasts, this young island nation is known as a
rising star in Caribbean dive destinations. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Dive Traveler: Should I
Stay Or Should I Go? How the Government Can Help You Plan Your Vacation
What you should know before you travel abroad |
By W. Lynn Seldon Jr. |
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Passport: Dive
travel incentives around the globe
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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EVERY MONTH
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Scuba Skills: The Invisible
Weight Belt: How to Use Integrated Weight Systems The skinny on
heavy-weight BCs |
By Lynn Laymon |
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Always Learning: You Be the
Judge: Self-Assessment and the Scuba Diver
Why you should size up your skill level before you go overboard |
By Mark Twombly |
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Instructor Tips: Sparking
Interest: Creating Diving Opportunities for Your Students' Friends and Family. How to open
the door to open-water adventures |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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Dive Shop: New
Year, New Gear
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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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 Mask Is in Place And tips on where to put it when it's not on your face
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By Lynn Laymon |
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