FEATURES
| 26 | The Amphibious Assault: Shore Diving Basics
Shore diving is a specialized type of diving only in the methods used to enter and exit the water. To do it safely requires mastery of a few basic scuba skills and at least a modest understanding of waves and how they are formed. Perhaps most importantly, the prudent shore diver needs to possess more than a modest amount of respect for Mother Nature's powerful force.
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By Joseph C. Dovala |
| 38 | Coral Reefs: Fall of the Cities Beneath the Sea
All divers know that coral reefs are delicate, fragile ecosystems. Five years after reporting on natural and man-made threats to our planet's coral reefs, the author examines them once again. Has the situation improved? Or has their plight worsened?
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By Alex Brylske |
| 52 | A Different Kind of Plastic: Replacing a Lost C-Card
In a way, your c-card is a credit card, but it's a different kind of plastic. With it, you get credit for the training and skills you've earned as a diver. It qualifies you for renting equipment, and participating in dive trips. This article explains what to do if you need to get a replacement card.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: From Coast to Coast
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Weighing In
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| 18 | Dive Observer: "Natural" Divers Called Into Action and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 99 | No Dumb Questions: The Buddy System, Blood Donations and DCS Risk, and Weighting Issues. Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 94 | What About: Seen and Heard: Buddying Up With Surface Signaling Devices
Dive Exploration
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By Jean Pierce |
| 74 | Global Dive Exploration Map. A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 76 | Dive Geo: Grand Cayman: Plenty to Discover. A vacation destination with aquatic and terrestrial charms
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By Karen and Ian Stewart |
| 85 | Dive Traveler: The Portable Family, Part 2: Solo, With Children. It might require a notarized document
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 95 | 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: Shore Diving Made Simple: How to Set Up a Base Camp. A base camp as the center of operations
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 63 | Instructor Tips: Beyond Gravity: Tips for Teaching Divers with Physical Challenges. How to help your disabled students defy gravity
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By Jeff Myers |
| 67 | Always Learning: Where Angels Roam: Bonding With the Locals. A lesson in human nature
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 92 | Dive Shop:
Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 103 | What's That?: Form and Function: Sea Creature Shapes Examined. How they're built determines how they get around
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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 Lift the Tank Safely. The over-the-head maneuver can be dangerous
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By Lynn Laymon |
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