FEATURES
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| 26 | The Perfect 'Takeoff':
Being comfortable with an entry is a matter of understanding the principles behind the technique, the conditions under which it can safely be used and being adequately prepared and practiced at it. The author offers step-by-step tips for easy entries.
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 42 | Something's Fishy: A Dive Into the
Species from 19 families of fishes have adapted the ability to change their genders. By doing so, they've essentially doubled their chances at passing on their genes. And passing on genes, of course, is the raison d'etre for all living things. Find out how gender flip-flopping takes place in the world of fishes.
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By Greg Laslo |
| 54 | So You Want to Be an Instructor?:
Career options in recreational diving run the gamut, from retailing to manufacturing to resort operations. The entry ticket for many jobs in diving is an instructor certification. The rating gets you in the front gate of a career that many only dream of. Of course there are two sides to every story. What is the reality of being an instructor?
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By Alex Brylske |
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COMMENTARY
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| 8 | Editorial: The Rite of Spring
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| 10 | Buddy Lines: Read the Fine Print
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| 18 | Dive Observer: Corals in Crisis: Staghorn and Elkhorn Species May be Listed as 'Threatened' and other news from the diving industry.
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 104 | No Dumb Questions: Denitrogenated Nitrox, Lung Overexpansion, and Swimming Skills for Scuba: Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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| 80 | Global Dive Exploration Map: A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe.
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| 82 | Dive Geo: A Diving Gem of Canada: The Queen Charlotte Islands. Cool, clear and colorful diving
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By Karen and Ian Stewart |
| 91 | Dive Traveler: It's Just a Number: Dive Travel Tips for the Mature Traveler: How to travel happily ever after at any age.
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By Staci Meyer |
| 95 | Passport: Dive travel deals and updates from all over
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Compiled by Gene Gentrup |
| 96 | Diving USA: Dive travel opportunities across America
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| 98 | Training Site: Even in Nebraska!: Diving at Sandy Channel State Recreation Area. A popular Heartland dive destination.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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EVERY MONTH
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| 65 | Scuba Skills: Sharing Air Using an Octopus: It's a Matter of Control. How to get a handle on it.
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 69 | Instructor Tips: Diving Into the Darkness: Teaching Students About the Dark Side. Ways to light up the night for your students.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 75 | Always Learning: Sheer Joy: In the Company of Whales. Celebrating our smallness, their bigness
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 102 | Dive Shop:
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Compiled by Cathryn Castle Whitman
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| 108 | Dive Medicine: Trouble in Paradise: Sun Protection Basics for Fun in the Sun. How, and why, to avoid overexposure
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By Robert N. Rossier |
| 111 | What's That?: Seeing Red: Red-hued Fishes Examined. The story behind their 'hot' hues
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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: You're a Good Follower. The 'why' of following the dive guide
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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