FEATURES
| 26 | Small Boat Diving Offers Big Rewards: Proper Training: A Good Idea Before First Launch. Even if you do most of your diving from large boats, it's helpful to know how to handle yourself aboard a small one. The author takes a look at the little details that can help you have big fun - and increased safety - when diving from small boats.
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By Steven M. Barsky |
| 38 | Nitrox and Oxtox: In Search of Perfect Balance. The incidence of oxygen toxicity - oxtox - for recreational divers breathing Nitrox with open-circuit scuba is quite rare. In fact, there are no documented cases of fatal oxtox accidents among recreational divers. As long as we follow rules and take proper precautions, the risk of oxtox can be minimal.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 48 | Phylum: Cnidaria: The Stingers. This is the third installment in a series that delves into the natural history of marine animals you are likely to encounter when you dive. The articles are presented in order according to the taxonomic system used by scientists when they describe and classify plants and animals. An overview of the articles and the taxonomic system is provided in the February 2001 issue.
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 62 | Physical Oceanography: The Motion of the Ocean. One of the four primary disciplines of oceanography, physical oceanography is the study of the ocean's currents, air-sea interactions, waves, tides and global water circulation. In the second of a four-part oceanography series, we'll explore topics particularly relevant to divers - wind-driven circulation and major ocean currents.
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By Alex Brylske |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Only What We Love
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Bike and Dive
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| 14 | Dive Observer: Mysterious Illness Fells Loggerhead Turtles: Biologists Fear the Worst As Nesting Season Begins...and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 109 | No Dumb Questions: Bubbles, Breathing and Avoiding the Bends: A Look at Dive Equipment and Theory. Insightful questions from inquiring readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 90 | Dive Geo: The Galapagos: Darwin's Enchanted Islands. In the Galapagos waters exist 270 species of fish. Nearly a quarter of them are endemic - found only here.
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By Jim and Odile Scheiner |
| 103 | Dive Traveler: Volunteer Vacations: Fun and Fulfilling Travel Options. Ways to make a difference on your next dive vacation
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By Staci Meyer |
| 107 | Passport: Dive travel incentives around the globe
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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EVERY MONTH
| 75 | Scuba Skills: BC Removal and Replacement at Depth: It's as Easy as Removing and Replacing a Jacket. Tips for an easy on and off
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 85 | Always Learning: Freshen Up: Outside-the-box Freshwater Diving. The author explores Florida's freshwater springs
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By Mark Twombly |
| 79 | Instructor Tips: Dry Run: Tips for Teaching Dry Suit Diving. Ways to help your students stay warm and dry with ease
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By Barry Shuster |
| 99 | Next Step: Dual Cylinder Scuba Setups: Double the Fun. Twin tanks can be twice as fun
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By Jan Neal |
| 116 | Dive Shop: Gear Bag Goodies
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 118 | What's That?: Octopuses and Us, Part 1: Where They Live and How to Find Them. How to hone your octopus-observation skills
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By Dee Scarr |
| 123 | Premiere Classifieds
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| 125 | Classifieds
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| 129 | Dive Training Quiz: Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue
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| 130 | Final Check: What It Looks Like When... Your Weights are Positioned for Comfort. A new weight-management method that really works
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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