FEATURES
| 34 | Regulator Service: A Lot More Than Meets the Eye
Exactly what happens to your regulator after you drop it off at the dive center for its annual maintenance? The author takes a look at what's involved in a regulator overhaul and offers tips for keeping your regulator performing well between yearly visits to the repair center.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 42 | Along the Shore: Exploring Life in the Shallows
For many divers, the "shore" is merely something that we pass through on our way to deeper water. Little, if any, attention is ever paid to the interface between land and sea, and the zone immediately beneath it. In reality, this area can be one of the most productive and diverse ecosystems that you'll ever visit. For those who'll take the time to appreciate it, the shallows near shore can be a magical place.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 54 | There's Nothing Like Diving: Is it Time for a Scuba Refresher?
As part of your initial Open Water certification, you probably spent a good deal of training time practicing emergency procedures like air sharing, equipment removal and replacement, and resolving other underwater problems. But your scuba skills can get rusty without regular use. With summer just around the corner, now's a great time to consider a scuba tuneup.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Dive Into Earth Day
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Ladder Exits
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| 22 | Dive Observer: International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Inducts Second Class and other news from the diving industry.
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 107 | No Dumb Questions: Solo Diving, Age Issues, Water Temperatures Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 76 | Dive Exploration: A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 78 | Dive Geo: Aruba: One Happy Island. Aruba features friendly people and fabulous diving
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By Bret Forbes |
| 85 | Dive Traveler: Coming Home Again: Clearing U.S. Customs after Traveling Abroad
Tips for easy international travel.
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By Staci Meyer |
| 90 | Passport/Travel Briefings: Dive travel deals and updates from all over.
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
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EVERY MONTH
| 63 | Scuba Skills: Self-Rescue: Saving Yourself - Before You Need Saving. How to prepare, prevent and perform with safety in mind.
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 67 | Instructor Tips: Striving for Perfection: How to Help Your Students and Yourself
Performance standards instructors can share with students.
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 71 | Always Learning: The Book Review: How Revisiting Your First Training Text Can Make You a Better Diver. Why it's good to hit the books before you hit the water
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By Mark Twombly |
| 91 | What About: The Scuba Repair Technician Unmasked: A Look Inside the Repair Clinic
What it takes to become a certified repair technician
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By Jan Neal |
| 95 | Imaging: The Digital Age: A Look at Digital Cameras for Underwater Use
The latest on digitals for divers
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By Eric Hanauer |
| 100 | Dive Shop: The latest innovations in dive equipment and accessories
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 102 | Eco-seas: How to Clean Up in Diving: Tips for Conducting Underwater Cleanups
A safe and fun way to help our oceans
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By Barry Shuster |
| 111 | What's That?: Damselfishes: Tiny Daredevils of the Sea. A big attitude in a pint-sized package
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By Tom Ryan |
| 117 | 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 Your Tank Is Accessible. How to get your tank positioned correctly.
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By Lynn Laymon |
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