FEATURES
| 28 | Diving's Future: Teaching Scuba to Kids
In the two years since many training organizations have reduced the 12-year-old minimum certification age to 10, much of the vitriol from those who opposed it has declined. But the controversy has not gone away completely. The author outlines the concerns associated with teaching young kids.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 40 | The Physical World of Diving: Scuba Physics Refresher
At times it seems that the underwater world operates by a different set of rules than the terrestrial world. In fact, the same rules and laws of physics apply equally to the underwater realm, but the differences in the environment put a novel twist on the terms by which we meet them.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 54 | How Far Do You Want to Go? Continuing Education Part 2
There's no limit to the type and variety of scuba training a diver can aspire to. In the conclusion of a two-part series on diver training, the author describes a wide range of scuba courses, from recognition levels, to technical training, to going pro.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Passing of the Triumvirate
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Shore Diving
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| 18 | Dive Observer: "Crisis Confronting Our Oceans": Commission Calls for Immediate Reforms
and other news from the diving industry.
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 97 | No Dumb Questions: Sinus Trouble and Nitrox Use
Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 76 | Global Dive Exploration Map
A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 78 | Dive Geo: Providenciales & the Caicos Islands. Land and Sea - Simply Beautiful By Nature
Stunning reefs and stellar viz make these cays a hot spot for divers.
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By Tanya Burnett and Kevin Palmer |
| 87 | Dive Traveler: Free Air and More: Getting the Most from Airline Mileage Programs
How to cash in on frequent flyer "bennies"
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By Cathryn Castle |
| 91 | Passport: Dive travel deals from all over
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
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| 92 | Training Site: Mt. Storm Lake, West Virginia. A Dive Site for All Seasons
Diving in the Allegheny Mountains
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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EVERY MONTH
| 63 | Scuba Skills: Slower Is Better: How to Execute a Slow-motion Ascent.
Why "slo-mo" is the way to go.
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 67 | Instructor Tips: Teaching Women to Dive: Is It the Same as Teaching Men?
The "yes," "no" and "maybe" answers.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 71 | Always Learning: Into the Wilderness: Uncle Herb Was Right. Why you shouldn't leave the "civilized" world without a compass
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 102 | Dive Shop: Compiled by Cathryn Castle
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| 104 | What's That?: Barracudas: Monsters of Sea Lore, But Not In Real Life
Toothy torpedoes 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... Your Regulator Is Mounted Correctly
Regulator assembly made easy
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By Lynn Laymon |
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