FEATURES
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Diving Firsts: Viewing the
World Through a Dive Mask
Having the opportunity to touch and interact with marine life in the wild
is only one of the many "firsts" we come to experience as divers. In fact,
diving can be thought of as a continuing series of firsts. The more we pursue the sport,
the more it opens us up to new worlds and new experiences that make our lives richer and
more meaningful. |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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Regulator Basics, Part 2:
The Second Stage
First stages are important, but it's the second stage that decides a
regulator's personality. It determines whether the unit breathes easy or hard, how it
looks to the rest of the world and how it feels to the diver. This month's feature article
examines second stages: how they work, how to choose the one for you and how to take care
of it. |
By Eric Hanauer |
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Tortugas 2000: Ensuring the
Survival of the Florida Keys
Something even divers who call the Keys old friends often don't realize is
that these famous islands in the sun don't end just because the road does. At the true
terminus of the Florida Keys, the chain ends with a tiny group of islands - the Dry
Tortugas. The Tortugas are home to some of the finest coral reefs anywhere. But like
virtually every place where coral reefs occur, this magnificent ecosystem is under threat.
Find out what protective measures are being enforced to protect one of America's finest
underwater treasures. |
By Alex Brylske |
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: Old Dogs and New
Tricks |
By Alex Brylske |
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Buddy Lines:
Millennium Bug |
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Dive Observer: Federal OSHA
Standards Variance on Nitrox Approved
and other news from the diving industry |
By Cathryn Castle |
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No Dumb Questions: Depth
Limits, O2 Tox and Descent Rates Readers ask about the ups and downs - and risks - of
deeper diving. |
By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Dive Geo: The Solomon
Islands: The South Pacific's "Happy Isles"
The untouched primordial beauty of the Solomons doesn't so much take your
breath away as it seeps into your soul and lodges there, waiting to stir your heart when
you least expect it. |
By Jim and Odile Scheiner |
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Dive Site: Diving the
Lighthouses of Maine
If you're looking for an unusual dive travel destination with a rich
history, beautiful scenery, great food and a family atmosphere, southern Maine is the
place to go. |
By Jeana Sciarappa Schott, Esq. |
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Dive Traveler: Travel
Companions
Travel companions, like dive buddies, can make a trip memorable - for all
the wrong reasons. To avoid disappointment, if not outright disaster, think carefully
about where you're going and what you'll need, and want, to take along. |
By Jean Pierce |
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Passport:
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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EVERY MONTH
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Scuba Skills: Dive
Planning: The Route to Independence The "why, what, where, when and who" of
formulating a dive plan |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Always Learning: The
Briefing, Briefly: Shorter Can Be Sweeter. How a "blah, blah, blah" briefing can
drown out what you should really be hearing |
By Mark Twombly |
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Instructor Tips: Smart
Deductions for Scuba Instructors: Getting the Federal Tax Code to Work for You. How scuba
instructors can stay on the good side of the IRS - and avoid paying more than their share
of federal income taxes |
By Barry Shuster |
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Imaging: When the Flood
Hits: How to Conduct In-the-Field Camera Repair
What to do if your camera gear becomes water-soluble |
By Dave Albrecht |
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Dive Shop:
Innovative and Inflatable
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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What's That?: Resilient
Nature: An Eyewitness Account of Coral Reef Damage and Recovery. A personal view on
natural disaster - and how nature perseveres |
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 Equipment Crunch. A guide to good gearing up |
By Lynn Laymon |
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