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| 24 | Sudden Impact: The Story of Diving and Coral Reefs
With all the attention given lately to coral reef degradation, there has been some confusion, misperception, and even some outright misrepresentations over exactly why it's happening. The view has been expressed by some that scuba divers represent a major factor in the decline of coral reefs. Of course, divers are obvious targets for blame because, after all, our activities are so visible. Given our intimate association with coral reefs, it's easy to assume that we're major culprits in their demise. But that's simply not true.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 36 | The First Time: A Look at Intro Scuba Programs
First-time scuba programs are routine at many resort destinations, and possibly even in your hometown. As long as they are conducted by qualified instructors according to educationally sound teaching methods, the programs are not only safe, but a terrific way to introduce nondivers to the joys of scuba.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 48 | CSI: Underwater: Law Enforcement Divers Pair Forensic Science With Technical Skills
Law enforcement divers wade through dark waters every day, searching for the Holy Grail of investigation: bombproof evidence demonstrating without a shadow of a doubt the guilt, or innocence, of someone accused of doing something bad. Today's cop diver is a lot more of an underwater scientist than a guy with a wet suit, a regulator, and a badge. The author dives into the technology, strategy, and training employed by law enforcement scuba teams.
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By Greg Laslo |
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