FEATURES
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Reinventing the Gas Laws:
Contrary to popular belief, learning the gas laws is a very simple and
straightforward exercise where common sense is far more important than higher math skills.
But in case someone has already confused your mind with names such as Boyle, Charles,
Dalton and Henry - relax; there's an easier way. What you're about to learn are the laws
of The Big Squeeze, The Trunk, Abracadabra and The Fizzies. |
By Alex Brylske |
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Marine Animal Behavior:
Observation Leads
One of the first great underwater wildlife photographers was Douglas
Faulkner. In his heyday of the 1960s and early 70s, Doug's photos in Life and National
Geographic depicted fish activities rarely seen before: cleaning, mating, predation, and
defense. If you are seeking a new challenge or activity underwater, the author suggests
watching marine animal behaviors. He offers tips on more than merely identifying critters,
but how to observe and understand what they do. |
By Eric Hanauer |
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Live it Up: A Novice
Diver's
Thoughts of taking a live-aboard dive cruise may conjure up visions of
exploring remote, pristine dive sites whenever the mood strikes, eating bountiful meals
without lifting a finger and spending plenty of time relaxing with newfound companions. On
the other hand, those who have not yet experienced live-aboard diving might envision
cramped quarters, seasickness and post-dive boredom. Find out just what a live-aboard dive
vacation is all about. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: Playing Santa for Divers |
By Alex Brylske |
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Buddy Lines:
Safety in Numbers |
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Dive Observer: Mind Your
Manners
A lesson in diver etiquette and other news from the diving industry |
By Jeana Sciarappa-Schott |
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No Dumb Questions: Readers ask about bubbles. |
By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Dive Geo: Fiji:
Positioned near the International Date Line, Fiji is reported to be the
location where the first sunrise of the new millennium will appear. But millennium hype
aside, Fiji's beautiful beaches, great diving, and friendly, smiling faces, will likely
leave you singing, "Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really
care?" |
By Cathryn Castle |
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Dive Traveler: Wedding
Blues and Worn Out Shoes:
Foul weather and flimsy footwear may not be enough to ruin your trip or
land you in the hospital, but travel and dive insurance policies can save you money - and
could save your life - if something goes wrong. |
By Cathryn Castle |
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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: Investing in exposure protection does not come cheap. Learn how to get the most
out of your gear. |
By Lynn Laymon |
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Always Learning: A Public
View of Scuba: It Isn't Always What You Think. How
to respond when a nondiving friend or acquaintance describes scuba diving as "too dangerous." |
By Mark Twombly |
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Instructor Tips: An Ocean
Option: Marine Parks as Training Sites
Today's marine theme parks are more interactive than ever. You may be
surprised to discover some oceanariums permit snorkeling, scuba diving and even scuba
diver training. |
By Jan Neal |
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Eco-seas: Squid Run:
squid mass-spawning event. |
By Marty Snyderman |
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Diving Through the Decades:
The 1990s
In the conclusion of an ongoing series, we recall the events,
personalities, inventions, and trends that made diving what it is today. |
By Eric Hanauer |
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Smithsonian Reports
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By Nancy Knowlton and Michael Lang
Edited by Alex Brylske |
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Dive Shop: Holiday
Shopping... Made Easy
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Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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Book Shop: Holiday
Book-Buying Guide
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Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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What's That?
In diving we naturally concentrate on what we see; some of us involve touch
in underwater experiences; it's impossible to smell or taste anything in the water when
you're breathing compressed air. But what can you hear? |
By Dee Scarr |
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International
Classifieds |
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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 You Avoid the Christmas Tree Look
How to accessorize appropriately |
By Lynn Laymon |
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