FEATURES
| 30. | Diving Virtual Reefs: Using the Internet to Help Save Coral Reefs
A world of information on coral reefs is right at your fingertips. By surfing the Internet you can draw customized maps of the reefs at your favorite dive destinations, find out the latest news, events and conferences on coral reefs, find educational resources from around the world, and engage in discussions with top coral reef scientists and resource managers.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 40. | The Weight Has Shifted: What's New In Weighting Systems for Divers
There was a time when dive weights were thick chunks of lead worn on a belt around divers' waists. The only variation was how much the belt weighed. Today, weighting options abound, from weight-integrated buoyancy compensators to soft weights, and more. The author explores the many weighting systems available to divers.
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 50. | Scuba Is Not A Seasonal Sport: A Guide for Staying Active Year-round
If thoughts of scuba diving have been nudged down on your "To Do" list by more pressing commitments, perhaps now's the time to do a little rearranging. Banish the winter doldrums by diving back into the scuba world. It's a year-round activity, with plenty of options to keep you happily involved in every season.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: When One Voice Equals 8,000
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: A New Dive Buddy
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| 18 | Dive Observer: "Dive In To Earth Day" Needs Your Help and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 98 | No Dumb Questions: Techniques For Diving On Coral Reefs: Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 72 | Global Dive Exploration Map. A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 74 | Dive Geo: Mexico's Riviera Maya: From Ancient Mystery to Modern Adventure
Reefs, cenotes and Mayan ruins make this a top dive vacation spot
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By Cathryn Castle |
| 84 | Dive Traveler: Digital Media to the Rescue: How to Digitally Protect Your Dive Trip
Your digital camera can store valuable travel data
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By Barry and Ruth Guimbellot |
| 89 | Diving USA: Dive travel opportunities across America
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| 90 | Passport/Travel Briefings: Dive travel deals and updates from all over
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
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EVERY MONTH
| 59 | Scuba Skills: Diving Dry: How to Don A Dry Suit: Dressing for cold-water diving
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 63 | Instructor Tips: Avoiding the "Scuba Police": Why Training Standards are Important
The rules help protect you and your students
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By Barry Shuster |
| 67 | Always Learning: This is Your Captain Speaking: The Predive Briefing
Why it's important to pay attention
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By Mark Twombly |
| 92 | Dive Shop:
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 103 | What's That?: An Eight-armed Wonder: The Octopus
Squishy but sophisticated creatures explained
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 107 | Premier Classifieds
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| 109 | Dive Training Classifieds
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| 113 | Dive Training Quiz: Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue
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| 114 | Final Check: What It Looks Like When... You Clear Your Mask Correctly. A basic - but important - skill
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By Lynn Laymon |
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