SEPTEMBER 2000 • Volume 10 Number 9

THE COVERS	Articles & Editorials	SEPTEMBER 2000 • Volume 10 Number 9
Photos by Cathryn Castle and Kevin palmer Artist’s enhancement by Doreen Wood	When you hear about night diving, the focus is usually on the difference in the marine life at night. But how about us, the divers? Are we different, too? This month’s feature article titled "More Than Darkness: Human Factors and the Night Diver" shines a light on the physical, psychological and biochemical adaptations our bodies experience when we go below at night.

FEATURES

30	More Than Darkness: Human Factors and the Night Diver we can improve our aquatic decision-making and safety in the water after dark.	By Robert N. Rossier
44	Beyond the Soda Bottle: An In-Depth Look at Decompression Illness conveyed by any bottle of soda, diet or regular.	By Alex Brylske
56	Scuba Specialties: From Humble Beginnings to Higher Education scuba education options you’ve probably never even dreamed of!	By Eric Hanauer

COMMENTARY

8	Editorial: What Price a Beach?	By Alex Brylske
10	Buddy Lines: Letters About Letters
18	Dive Observer: U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Ban Shark Finning and other news from the diving industry	By Marty Snyderman
112	No Dumb Questions: Shark Senses, Scuba Setups, Free Diving and Solo Diving Readers ask about shark attraction, equipment concerns, buddy requirements and free diving.	By Alex Brylske

DIVE EXPLORATION

76	Dive Geo: The Dominican Republic: Hispaniola’s Hidden Treasures Revealed magnificent beaches and virgin dive sites often astonish visitors accustomed to smaller Caribbean islands.	By Jim Scheiner
99	Training Site: Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Desert Dive Destination than 9 million visitors a year for various water-related activities — including scuba.	By Linda Lee Walden
105	Dive Traveler: The Family Affair: Can Generations That Travel Together Stay Together? trip from hell.”	By Jean Pierce
108	Passport: Dive travel incentives around the globe Compiled by Cathryn Castle

EVERY MONTH

67	Scuba Skills: Cold-Water Weighting — The Added Lead Requires Careful Distribution on your body so no single spot carries enough pounds to cause discomfort.	By Lynn Laymon
87	Always Learning: Dive Plans and Procedures: A Look at the Organized Approach Good planning and organizational skills are essential when you’re diving with a crowd.	By Mark Twombly
71	Instructor Tips: Cool School: Teaching Students About Thermal Protection them happy, safe and active in the sport.	By Robert N. Rossier
92	Weather and Waves: From Ripples to Rogues: How Waves Are Formed A look at what causes the motion of the oceans	By Jack Williams
110	Dive Shop: Summer Scuba Gear Selections Compiled by Cathryn Castle
117	What About: Read the Fine Print: A Dive Equipment Warranty Primer govern your rights and recourse.	By Barry Shuster
120	What’s That?: Sea Cucumbers, Part I: Defense Strategies - If all else fails, they eject their internal organs!	By Dee Scarr
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130	Final Check: What It Looks Like… When Your Buoyancy Compensator Is Overinflated The down side of being too buoyant	By Linda Lee Walden