FEATURES
| 30 | Knots or Not: Security on a Shoestring
Learning to tie good knots isn't just for divers. The benefits extend to almost all forms of sport and adventure from fishing, camping and kite flying to rock climbing and boating. And as important as tying a good knot is to the average, recreational diver, it becomes critical when we advance to specialties like ice diving, cave and cavern diving, or search and recovery.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 42 | Africa's Revenge: Is An Ill Wind a Blowin'?
Almost a century ago scientists surmised that African dust blows across the globe and comes to rest in parts of Florida and the Caribbean, and modern satellite technology has documented it. Only recently have we begun to uncover its possible harmful environmental consequences. And in doing so, science is learning yet another lesson about how our planet functions and how we - and everything else - are connected.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 54 | Exploring the Options: Advanced Open Water Course
Many parallels exist between driving and diving. No matter what car you're looking at, there's the standard model, the basic package, and then there are the options. The author compares driving to diving while exploring the options and benefits of the Advanced Open Water course.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Help Save America's Galapagos
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Titanic Error
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| 18 | Dive Observer: Dive Sites Near Dams Subjected to Heightened Security and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 123 | No Dumb Questions: Chronic DCS Damage, Colored Gear and Shark Attacks, Smoking and Diving
Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 78 | Global Dive Exploration Map
A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 80 | Dive Geo: Thailand: Diving in the Land of Smiles. Thailand offers divers an exotic visual, cultural and culinary journey
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By Cathryn Castle |
| 91 | Dive Traveler: "Hello? Hello?": Tips for Making International Calls. How to dial home with ease
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By Barry Shuster |
| 96 | Passport/Travel Briefings: Dive travel deals and updates from all over
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
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| 98 | Dive Site: Redfish Lake, Idaho. Sawtooth Valley Diving. A south-central Idaho oasis for divers
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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EVERY MONTH
| 65 | Scuba Skills: Deep-Water Exit: Belly-Flopping Into the Boat. Tips for exiting the water with ease
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 69 | Instructor Tips: Looking Good: Using Underwater Video as a Learning Tool
How to turn your students into "star" performers
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 73 | Always Learning: Checkout Dive: Unfortunately, It Was My Computer
That Checked Out. The author handles equipment failure underwater
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By Mark Twombly |
| 103 | Imaging: Going Pro: Underwater Photography in the Digital Age
How the pros use digital technology to produce stunning images
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By Eric Hanauer |
| 110 | Dive Shop: Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 112 | Eco-seas: The Alien Invasion: Non-native Species Invade the U.S. Ways introduced species can wreak havoc on the environment
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By Amy Gulick |
| 118 | Next Step: A Welcome Stowaway: Tips for Stowing Lift Bags. Easy carrying options for safety and convenience
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By Jan Neal |
| 127 | What's That?: Eels: Monsters or Misunderstood? The truth about the much-maligned sea creature
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By Tom Ryan |
| 131 | Premier Classifieds
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| 133 | Dive Training 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... It's Time To Change The Mouthpiece. If it's chewed up, change it
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By Lynn Laymon |
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