FEATURES
| 30 | Invaders From Inner Space:Revealing Nemo's True Colors
When species become established by some human-facilitated introduction to a range where they don't occur naturally, they are termed an invasive, exotic or non-native species. While on the surface it may appear that this is a relatively inconsequential problem, it is all but. The author examines the spread of invasive species throughout the oceans, and the toll it's taking on certain marine habitats.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 44 | A Trip to the Filling Station: A Look at How Scuba Cylinders Get Filled
Not that long ago, your local dive center's air fill station offered fills in only one flavor: plain air. About your only option was what size tank to put it in. Nowadays, the increasing popularity of technical and extended-range diving has opened up a whole new world of options when it comes to getting a tank filled. Not only are there a lot of gas options, but there are a dizzying variety of ways in which the gas actually makes it inside the tank.
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By Joseph C. Dovala |
| 58 | From Scuba Enthusiast to School Volunteer: How to Take Diving into the Classroom
Young children are naturally curious and have a desire to learn. And most kids are particularly interested in learning about the oceans. Volunteering to share your firsthand knowledge of the underwater world is a great way to help get them started on the path of ocean stewardship. But how do you go from avid diver to school volunteer? It's actually easier than you might think. And it's a fun, rewarding experience.
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By Cathryn Castle Whitman |
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COMMENTARY
| 8 | Editorial: What's Wrong With This Picture?
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Risk and Responsibility
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| 18 | Dive Observer: Scuba Diving on the Big Screen and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 103 | No Dumb Questions: Sport Divers and Spearfishers, What Happens to Color at Depth
Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
| 82 | Global Dive Exploration Map
A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 84 | Dive Geo: Southern Japan's Undiscovered Paradise: The South-West Islands, The Asian experience, underwater
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By Lisa Slater |
| 92 | Dive Traveler: Safe Return: Tips for Clearing U.S. Customs After Traveling Abroad. How to make the homecoming hassle-free
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By Staci Meyer |
| 95 | Passport: Dive travel deals from all over
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
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| 96 | Diving USA: Finding Local Dive Spots
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 98 | Dive Site: Oregon's Clear Lake: An Aptly Named Northwest Dive Site. Cool and clear all the time
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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EVERY MONTH
| 67 | Scuba Skills: Regulator Recovery: Choosing the Right Technique
How to find it without losing it
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 71 | Instructor Tips: The Way it Wasn't Planned: Teaching Out-of-Air Procedures: Help your students handle emergencies with ease
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 75 | Always Learning: Wild and Free or on Display?: Considering Captive Animals. A look at zoos and aquaria from both sides
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 108 | Dive Shop: Compiled by Cathryn Castle Whitman
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| 110 | What's That?: Plant, Animal or Algae?: Discovering the Mysteries of California's Kelp Forests Where more than 800 marine species live
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 115 | Premier Classifieds
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| 117 | Dive Training Classifieds
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| 121 | Dive Training Quiz: Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue
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| 122 | Final Check: What It Looks Like When Your Scuba Gear Is Easy To Carry. Bag it before you haul it
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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