FEATURES
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Is There a Rebreather in
Your Future?
Rebreathers are the chosen scuba of the tech generation and are starting to
make inroads into recreational diving as well. The benefits of increased bottom time,
minimal bubbles and the promise of a new diving experience are among the attractions. But
balancing the equation are a few drawbacks. First, these are complex devices, less
forgiving than open-circuit scuba, requiring special training and maintenance by the user.
The author takes a look at what it's like to switch from open-circuit scuba to a more
sophisticated rebreather system. |
By Eric Hanauer |
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Neptune's Nurseries: Where
Sea Meets Land
This article is the first in a four-part series that deals with different
ecosystems in the worlds' oceans. In this series we will take a look at life in the
nurseries, sand flats, coral reef community and open sea. Gaining fundamental insights
into these habitats will provide any diver with a much greater understanding of the
richness of the marine kingdom. |
By Marty Snyderman |
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Lost Without It... The
Anatomy of Buoyancy Compensator Design
Hang around a dive center for even a short while, and you're bound to hear
a lot of banter about buoyancy compensators, or BCs - which ones have more lift, better
trim, faster inflators, more comfortable fit, more clips and D-rings, and so on. The
selection seems endless, and you almost feel like you need to take specialty course just
to figure out what's out there. While picking the right BC to suit your own personal needs
and budget might seem a challenging task, remember that all BCs operate on the same basic
fundamental principles. The more you know, the better prepared you are to make your
choice. |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: Sharks Need Your
Help |
By Alex Brylske |
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Buddy Lines: Tax Tips
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Dive Observer: Klein
Bonaire Title Transfer: Tiny Islet Receives Protection from Development
and other news from the diving industry |
By Dee Scarr |
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No Dumb Questions: Diving
Dream Job, Your Brain on Scuba, Worn Regulator Hoses
Topics |
By Alex Brylske |
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Weather and Waves:
"And Now for a Look at the Weather..."
Understanding TV Weather Forecasts. What those lines on the weather map
mean, and how they can help you plan your next dive |
By Jack Williams |
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What About: Pier Diving:
The Rewards Are Peerless
Many divers think of piers simply as platforms for boarding and leaving
dive boats. But some of the best diving they will ever see might be right under the pier!
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By Ken and Coleen Bondy |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Dive Geo: Canada's Queen
Charlotte Islands: "Islands of the People"
The Queen Charlotte Islands are the most isolated landmass in Canada,
located 62 miles/100 km west of the mainland coast of British Columbia. The Queen
Charlottes offer an astounding diversity and abundance of marine life, a rich native
culture and an unparalleled ecological wilderness. |
By Amy Gulick |
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Dive Traveler: Planes,
Trains and Automobiles: Tips for Travel with Toddlers
While tackling a dive vacation with an infant might not be in your plans,
you don't have to put off your next dive vacation until the kids are grown. Once kids
reach the toddler stage, travel with them can be fun and rewarding - with the proper
planning. |
By Robert N. Rossier |
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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: Real-Life
Uses for Dive Reels
A dive reel is a useful tool in a variety of different diving activities.
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By Lynn Laymon |
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Instructor Tips: Why Fight
It?: A New Approach to Training in Current
How an equipment innovation can make an instructor's job easier when
conducting blue-water training |
By Alex Brylske |
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Always Learning: California
Dreamin': Itching to Dive in the Pacific
The tale of a Florida boy whose dive dream says, "Go west."
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By Mark Twombly |
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Dive Shop: Bright Ideas in
Dive Gear
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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What's That?: Anemones:
"Flower Animals"
All about underwater animals disguised as flowers |
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 Keep Your Gear Out of the Sand
The nitty-gritty on sand- and grit-free gear |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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