FEATURES
| 30 | Expiring C-Cards: A Good Idea or Needless Obstacle? Once you become a certified diver, you're certified for life. But should you be? The author examines the debate over whether c-cards should expire - and what, if anything should be required to keep them current.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 40 | Cavern Diving: A Beginner's Guide. Cavern diving is increasing in popularity among recreational divers and technical divers alike. This article defines cavern-diving basics and offers an introduction to the cavern-diving specialty.
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By David Prichard And Cathryn Castle |
| 50 | Don't Press the Panic Button: Lessons in Mindful Diving. Panic is thought to be a significant contributor to diving accidents, and has been implicated in numerous diving fatalities. As safety-conscious divers, we owe it to ourselves to become familiar with the nature and causes of panic, and to develop techniques for avoiding it.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Are You Too Big for Your Britches?
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: One Fantastic Journey
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| 18 | Dive Observer:
Divers Help Search for Shuttle Debris and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 99 | No Dumb Questions:
Common Myths and Misconceptions. Questions from our readers.
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 74 | Global Dive Exploration Map
A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 76 | Dive Geo: Remote Location, Riveting Diving: Cocos Island, Costa Rica
It's a long way from the mainland but worth the trip
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By Henry C. Powers |
| 85 | Dive Traveler: The Portable Family:
Scuba Vacations with Kids. You don't have to stay home til they're grown
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By Staci Meyer |
| 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: Rinsing a Regulator...
Thoroughly. How to care for your life-support system
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 63 | Instructor Tips: Catching Flies with Honey:
The Power of Positive Reinforcement. How to positively better your students' performance.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 69 | Always Learning: The Natural:
When Scuba Diving is Second Nature. A look at scuba talent as a gift.
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By Mark Twombly |
| 92 | Dive Shop
Compiled By Cathryn Castle
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| 94 | What About: An Artificial Reef Examined:
The Keith Tibbetts observed over time
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By Karen And Ian Stewart |
| 103 | What's That?: Dolphin Encounters:
A Diver's Dream. Swimming with our favorite cetaceans
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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 Pay Attention. Why it's important to listen up before you go down
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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