FEATURES
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Fish Feeding, Part 1: The
Controversial Shark Dive
The issue of fish feeding is a hot topic, with strong opinions on both the
pro and con sides. In this first article of a two-part series, the author looks at
shark-feeding dives - the environmental issues, the safety concerns and the educational
opportunities they present. |
By Alex Brylske |
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Cold-Water Live-Aboards:
Your Next Dive Adventure?
Even as the attention of the North American scuba industry has broadened to
include exotic dive destinations all over the planet, cold-water live-aboard cruises
originating on our own shores have received little notice. Cold-water live-aboards have a
lot to offer, a lot closer to home - attractive options for advancing scuba skills,
building self-confidence, experiencing unique adventures, and generally enhancing your
diving fun and excitement. |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Surviving the Longest
Surface Interval: Tips for Navigating the Winter Doldrums
Winter's here. So what's the matter? Your dry suit leaks like a White House
aide and you can't scrape up the three grand for a trip to the Seychelles? If you find
yourself singing "Blue Christmas" along with Elvis, but you still think there
should be more to life, take heart. There's plenty to do. Navigating the winter doldrums
is simply a matter of going with the flow and focusing on fitness. That includes keeping
your body in shape, exercising your mind and tending to the needs of your dive equipment.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: Fruitcake,
Anyone? |
By Alex Brylske |
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Buddy Lines: Back-Issue
Bonus
Readers write about previous DT issues. |
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Dive Observer: Scuba Hall
of Fame Holds Inaugural Induction Ceremony and other news from the diving industry |
By Cathryn Castle |
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No Dumb Questions: Lung
Squeeze, DCS and Reverse Profiles
Questions about the physiological effects of diving |
By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Dive Geo: Bermuda: Dive
Destination, World-Class
Bermuda's beautiful beaches and award-winning golf courses help make it a
top spot for a tropical vacation. But the diving - with hundreds of red-hot wrecks and
bountiful coral reefs - makes Bermuda a dive destination, world-class. |
By Cathryn Castle |
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Dive Traveler: Do Groupies
Have More Fun?
Strategies for planning and enjoying group dive travel |
By Jean Pierce |
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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: Streamlining:
A Streamlined Diver Is an Efficient Diver
A lesson in hydrodynamics |
By Lynn Laymon |
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Always Learning: Like
Father, Like Junior: The Parent/Child Buddy Relationship
The author shares his insights on diving with his Junior Open
Water-certified son. |
By Mark Twombly |
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Instructor Tips:Rising to
the Occasion: Teaching Students to Ascend Properly
Why a slow ascent rate is important and how to teach your students to
surface slowly |
By Bob Wohlers |
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Eco-Seas: Ecology of the
Subantarctic Islands
A look at "cool" ecosystems in action |
By Linda Litteral, Ed.D. |
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Dive Shop: 'Tis the Season
for Scuba Shopping
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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Holiday Book-Buying Guide.
Titles for dive travel, tips and techniques, technical info and more
Compiled by Cathryn Castle |
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What's That?: Alluring, But
Bizarre:The Batfish. A look at an unusual bottom-dweller |
By Dee Scarr |
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Premiere 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 Are Bungeed to the Boat
How to avoid bungee bungling |
By Lynn Laymon |
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