FEATURES
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Signs of the Times:
We navigate through our daily lives, swimming against a steady stream of
phone conversations, letters, notes, books, manuals and voicemail. As long as we
understand the language, the communication goes pretty well. In diving, we use a multitude
of languages for communication. The key to using them successfully is to make sure we
understand the language. |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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Stress: Recognizing It,
Dealing With It, Diving With It
Psychologists define stress as a "state that evokes effort on the part
of the individual to maintain or restore equilibrium." At issue is that things
somehow are out of balance. But is this necessarily bad? Not at all. For scuba divers,
stress is neither good nor bad; what counts is how we handle it. |
By Alex Brylske |
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Technical Diving: Are You
Ready?
More divers than ever before are jumping into technical diving with both
feet. The motivation may be the exotic, high-tech equipment, or possibly it's simply the
image. The name itself - tech diver - conjures visions of black-clad, gear-laden divers
embarking on some sort of daring, deep-water mission. Find out about tech diving - what it
is, what training and equipment it takes, and whether or not it might be for you. |
By Lynn Laymon and Linda Lee Walden |
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: Go 'Way Kid, You
Bother Me |
By Alex Brylske |
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Buddy Lines:
Not So New |
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Dive Observer: RSTC
Announces Changes to Training Standards and other news from the diving industry |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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No Dumb Questions: When to
Wear a Snorkel, Liability Insurance and Dive Computer Safety
The "always wear a snorkel" rule has some important exceptions.
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Dive Geo: Yap: Micronesia's
Kingdom of the Mantas. Attractions such as ancient stone money discs, incredible marine
life and lush mangrove lagoons make Yap a destination well worth the trip. |
By Ricky and Sue Ferguson |
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Dive Traveler: Tacky
Souvenir or Endangered Species? A Look at Illegal Wildlife Trade |
By Amy Gulick |
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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: Buoyant
Ascents: Your Last Best Alternative. What to do when you need to surface quickly |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Always Learning: Natural
Laws of Group Dynamics: What to Expect When You Dive in a Crowd. How to be a good buddy
when there are more than two of you. |
By Mark Twombly |
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Instructor Tips: Below and
Beyond: Building Student Confidence. An important first step in building student
confidence is to develop their confidence in us as instructors. |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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Eco-Seas: Mitsubishi
Corporation Threatens Gray Whale Sanctuary. "Big business" could spell disaster
for Mexican whale breeding area. |
By Marty Snyderman |
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Next Step: Vital Link: The
All-Important Gear Snap. How to select the right piece of equipment for the job, then rig
and use it correctly. |
By Jan Neal |
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Family Diving: Endless
Summer Fun: Scuba Camps for Kids. Many include scuba training either as an elective
activity or as a central focus. |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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Dive Shop:
Spring Selections
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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What's That?: Opportunistic
Feeders: Yellowtail Snappers
If you don't recognize a yellowtail snapper by its generalized shape, just
keep an eye out for the fish that's the most greedy, fearless and ambitious. Chances are,
it's a yellowtail. |
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 Mark Your Gear. Marking your gear can prevent equipment mix-ups. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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