FEATURES
| 34 | Who You Gonna Call?
Advanced, Rescue Diver and Specialty Diver training prepares us not only to deal with our own problems, but also to assist to some degree when someone nearby gets in a jam. But sometimes even that isn't enough. This article looks at what to do if you need the help of a professional rescue squad.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 48 | The Stars of the Show: The Fishes
This article is the 10th in a series that elaborates upon the natural history of the marine animals that you and your diving pals are likely to encounter when you dive. An overview of the articles and the taxonomic system is available in the February 2001 issue.
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 60 | Charter Boat Rules: Can You Have It Your Way?
No one likes rules, especially when the rules apply to them. But the world is made up of rules - and it's no different on commercial dive charters. The author takes a look at what rules you're likely to encounter on a dive charter, why they're set, and how to make the most of your dive experience within the operator's safety policies.
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 70 | Training Standards: Understanding the "Why" Behind What Divers are Taught
When it comes to training, the scuba diving community has much to be proud of because we have created one of the finest examples of industry self-regulation found anywhere. This article takes a look at how early scuba training standards came to be and how the requirements for many of today's scuba courses are established.
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By Alex Brylske |
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COMMENTARY
| 8,10 | Editorial: God Bless America
Editorial: My, How Time Flies
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By Alex Brylske |
| 12 | Buddy Lines: Senior Divers
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| 22 | Dive Observer: Ban On Feeding Marine Life and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 111 | No Dumb Questions: Descent Rates, In-Water Decompression
Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 92 | Dive Geo: South Africa: A Land and Sea Safari: Lions and tigers and sharks, oh my
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By Eric Hanauer |
| 114 | Dive Traveler: Planning a Dive Trip? Step One: Visit Your Local Dive Center
How your dive center doubles as a source for travel info
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 118 | Passport: Dive travel incentives around the globe
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
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EVERY MONTH
| 79 | Scuba Skills: Scuba Skills: Descending: Take it One Bite at a Time. The "elephant" approach to safe and easy descents
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 83 | Instructor Tips: Helping Students Get There and Back: Tips for Teaching Compass Navigation
How to help your students find their way
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By Steven M. Barsky |
| 87 | Always Learning: Finders Keepers: How to Always Be Found. The author describes being a directionally challenged diver.
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By Mark Twombly |
| 102 | Eco-seas
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Healing Waters, Helping Hands: How an aquarium is making a difference, for man and beast
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By James Phillips |
| 120 | Dive Shop: Fall Focus on New Gear
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 122 | Weather and Waves: Eye on the Storm: Examining Hurricane Risk: A look at storm statistics and how to interpret them
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By Jack Williams |
| 127 | What's That?: California Sea Lions: They're more than just stars of the show at marine theme parks.
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 131 | Premiere Classifieds
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| 133 | Classifieds
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| 137 | Dive Training Quiz
Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue
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| 138 | Final Check: What It Looks Like When... You Come Up To Come Down. Why ascending clears the buzz of nitrogen narcosis.
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By Lynn Laymon |
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