FEATURES
| 28 | Artificial Reefs: New Life for Old Vessels
Government bodies in every U.S. coastal state, Canada and a number of other countries, as well as countless economic, environmental and scuba organizations, are currently involved in efforts to sink ships as artificial reefs off their shores or within inland lakes. The author reveals what goes into the sinking of a ship as an artificial reef, and why the issue is receiving intense interest among divers and nondivers alike.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 40 | Fish Feeding, Part 2: Pros and Cons of Feeding Reef Creatures
There is little middle ground on the issue; fish feeding has both vehement supporters and detractors. And the issue sparks as many debates among divers as any discussion of religion or politics. This is the second in a two-part series on fish feeding. Part 1 discussed only shark diving and the implications of feeding during the activity. This second part explores the controversy surrounding feeding reef fishes.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 52 | Getting There Naturally: Tales of Bread Crumbs and Misdirection.
Some divers have an innate sense of direction. No matter where they are, they just know which way to go. Others need an assortment of tools to help them navigate through unfamiliar territory. The author points out that while the world of technology offers up some interesting gadgets, sometimes it's the simple, natural means of getting around underwater that are the most appropriate.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Opportunity Knocks
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: C-Cards for Kids
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| 16 | Dive Observer: Ship Recycling
and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 89 | No Dumb Questions: Kids on Scuba
More reader questions on the kids-and-scuba issue
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 74 | Dive Geo: New Providence Island: Diving Diversity, Bahamian-Style
The narrow streets of Nassau are familiar sights to anyone who has ever laid eyes on a destination marked by British colonial influence. But it's New Providence's healthy reefs, walls, wrecks, blue holes, shark dives and dolphin encounters that set it apart as a hot spot for diving and snorkeling.
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By Bret Forbes |
| 83 | Dive Traveler: All About All-Inclusives: A Guide to All-Inclusive Resorts
Once looked down on as the fast-food equivalent to vacationing, all-inclusive resorts are enjoying new popularity. Learn how all-inclusive resorts can help you get the most out of your dive vacation.
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By Staci Meyer |
| 86 | Passport: Dive travel incentives around the globe
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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EVERY MONTH
| 63 | Scuba Skills: Helping Your Buddy on the Surface: Tired-Diver Tows. Ways to help you say, "He ain't heavy, he's my buddy."
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 67 | Always Learning: The Bad With the Good: Learn From the Best, and the Worst
Examples - good and bad - can influence how we dive.
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By Mark Twombly |
| 71 | Instructor Tips: Previous Planning Prevents Poor Performance: Teaching Students to Plan. How to help your students "mind their P's."
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 94 | Dive Shop: New Year, New Gear
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 96 | Eco-Seas: How to Protect the Oceans Three Times a Day: A Diver's Guide to Selecting Seafood.
The global appetite for seafood is pushing many marine species to the brink of extinction. What's a diver to do? While you don't have to swear off all seafood forever, learning how to be a conscious consumer will help preserve the biodiversity of species and the health of the oceans.
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By Amy Gulick |
| 103 | Legal Briefing: Federal Wreck Diving Regulations: A Mass of Confusion and Litigation
Who owns a shipwreck? If you happen to be diving around underwater and find one, can you dive on it and take items off of it?
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By Jeana Sciarappa Schott, Esq. |
| 109 | What's That?: Marine Life on the Move: Diving in Currents: How to have "moving" marine life encounters
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By Dee Scarr |
| 115 | Premiere Classifieds
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| 117 | Dive Training Classifieds
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| 121 | Dive Training Quiz
Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue.
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| 122 | Final Check: What It Looks Like...When Equalizing Is Effortless: Ear clearing made easy
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By Lynn Laymon |
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