FEATURES
| 30 | Trial by Fire:
Are firefighters and divers as different as fire and water? Or do they share similarities? The author visits a fire station to learn just what a dangerous profession and a thrilling sport have in common.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 44 | The Pew Oceans Commission Report: Restoring America's Living Ocean
The Pew Oceans Commission, an independent bipartisan group, recently concluded a three-year study of our country's ocean policy. The author provides an overview of the commission's final report, "America's Living Oceans: Charting a Course for Sea Change."
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By Alex Brylske |
| 54 | Scubateers: Diving Programs for Kids
Thanks to innovative equipment and educational programs designed especially for kids, underwater adventure awaits practically any child who has a yearning for exploration and a desire to learn.
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By Lynn Laymon |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Listening to That Little Guy
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Scuba Stewards
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| 18 | Dive Observer:
and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 98 | No Dumb Questions:
Topics
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By Alex Brylske |
| 89 | What About: Drugs from the Sea:
Turning the Tide on Killer Diseases. A deep-sea sponge might hold the cure for malaria
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By Greg Laslo |
| 93 | Eco-seas:
What you should know about marine aquariums
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By Amy Gulick |
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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: Cancun, Mexico:
On the Edge of Adventure. Coral reefs and cenotes with a cosmopolitan flair
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By Barry K. Shuster |
| 83 | Dive Traveler: Show Me the Money:
How to keep those little extras from emptying your wallet
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 87 | Passport: Dive travel deals from all over
Compiled By Gene Gentrup
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| 88 | Diving USA: Dive travel opportunities across the country
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EVERY MONTH
| 63 | Scuba Skills: Helping Hands:
How sculling with your hands can prevent reef damage
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 67 | Instructor Tips: Lessons From Above:
Help your students be prepared for the unexpected
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 71 | Always Learning: Can't Get Enough:
Two Favorite Things Combined. A marriage of motorcycles and diving
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By Mark Twombly |
| 102 | Dive Shop:
Compiled By Cathryn Castle
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| 104 | What's That?: Flat, But Fascinating:
Flatfishes Examined. There's more to them than meets the eye
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 107 | Premiere 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 Mount Your BC Correctly. Start by developing a routine
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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