FEATURES
| 26 | Avoiding Accidents: Lessons from Down Under.
Much of the time when divers get into trouble, the root of the problems can be traced to errors in judgment or procedures made by the diver. But in some instances, other factors play into the puzzle as well. The author examines the Diving Incident Monitoring Study (DIMS), which surveys accidents and incidents in Australia and New Zealand, to see what we can learn from our "down under" dive buddies.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 36 | Alcohol, Nicotine and Divers: What You Should Know
Those who venture underwater have special concerns when our mental or physical capabilities are impaired. We also must consider special factors that are irrelevant to non-divers such as heat loss and decompression. So, to make a responsible and informed decision about drinking and smoking, divers must first understand the unique effects that alcohol and nicotine present to us.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 44 | Certification Agencies, Dive Centers, Instructors: Working Together for Better Scuba Education
The sheer number of certification agencies attests to the ever-growing popularity and diversity of scuba diving. But it sometimes creates questions for those eager to enroll in their first scuba class, as well as for divers ready to continue their scuba education. "With all these agencies, which do I choose? Or does it matter?"
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By Linda Lee Walden & Lynn Laymon |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: Learning to Walk
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Half Empty? Or Half Full?
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| 18 | Dive Observer:Florida Forms Artificial Reef Program and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 90 | No Dumb Questions:Regulator Free Flow, Tank Care, Ear Issues, and DCS
Topics
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By Alex Brylske |
| 83 | Eco-seas: No Oxygen, No Life:The Gulf of Mexico's "Dead Zone"
Why the sea floor is suffocating
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By Amy Gulick |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 66 | Global Dive Exploration Map
A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 68 | Dive Geo: Exploring New Zealand:Diving Turned Upside Down. The underwater world, upside down
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By Eric Hanauer |
| 75 | Dive Traveler:U.S. Embassies and Consulates:Your Friend Abroad
They're there to help if you need it while abroad
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By Staci Meyer |
| 81 | Passport: Dive travel deals from all over
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Compiled By Gene Gentrup |
| 82 | Diving USA: Dive travel opportunities across the country
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EVERY MONTH
| 53 | Scuba Skills: Dry Suit Control:How to Stay Right Side Up
Ways to handle upside down with ease
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 57 | Instructor Tips: Teaching Wreck Diving:Wrecks Deteriorate but Your Lessons Remain. How to make a lasting impression with wreck diving students
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By Bob Wohlers |
| 61 | Always Learning: The Coconut Face:Reflections on War in the South Pacific
Diving provides an insight to our parents' generation
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 88 | Dive Shop:
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Compiled By Cathryn Castle |
| 100 | What's That?: Mistaken for Mermaids?:A Closer Look at Manatees.
Sirenians explained
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 99 | Premiere Classifieds
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| 101 | Dive Training Classifieds
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| 105 | Dive Training Quiz: Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue
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| 106 | Final Check: What It Looks Like When...You Walk With Your Fins On. Why the backward shuffle is best
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By Lynn Laymon |
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