FEATURES
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| 26 | How to Make a Perfect Landing: Exit Techniques for Every Occasion
This second installment of a two-part series on entries and exits offers tips for leaving the water simply and safely.
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By Lynn Laymon |
| 38 | Biscayne National Park:America's 'Under Siege' Undersea Treasure
The mission of the National Park Service is to conserve the natural resources and wildlife within park boundaries in a way that "will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." The author examines the challenges faced by the NPS when the park boundaries extend into the deep blue sea.
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By Alex Brylske |
| 50 | Just Say 'No Tanks': Taking Another Look at Recreational Hookah Diving.
Just what is a hookah and how does it work? These questions, and more, are answered with an overview of surface supplied air systems.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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COMMENTARY
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| 8 | Editorial: Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt
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By Alex Brylske |
| 10 | Buddy Lines: Clip-on Advice
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| 16 | Dive Observer: Pack a Passport: New law will cover all travelers leaving U.S. and other news from the diving industry
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By Gene Gentrup |
| 102 | No Dumb Questions: Post-dive Headaches, Diving With Diabetes and Logbook Signatures
Questions from our readers
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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| 76 | Global Dive Exploration Map: A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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| 78 | Dive Geo: Post-Tsunami Thailand: Smiles Return to the Similans. A dive destination back in business again
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By Marcus Whitman and Cathryn Castle Whitman |
| 87 | Dive Traveler: Callaloo and Coconut Water: A Diver's Guide to Caribbean Cuisine. How to spice up your next trip
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By Staci Meyer |
| 93 | Passport: Dive travel deals and updates from all over.
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
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| 94 | Diving USA: Dive travel opportunities across America
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| 96 | Training Site: White Star Quarry, Gibsonburg, Ohio: By Divers for Divers
A former quarry finds a new use
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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EVERY MONTH
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| 61 | Scuba Skills: Scissors, Flutters and Frogs: Kicking Techniques for Every Occasion
How to get around underwater
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By Linda Lee Walden |
| 65 | Instructor Tips: Real-deal Rescue Training: How to Make It More Effective: Simulated emergencies can help prevent real ones
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By Greg Laslo |
| 71 | Always Learning: Fact vs. Factions: Turning to Science for Support
A diver's praise of the scientific community
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 100 | Dive Shop: Compiled by Cathryn Castle Whitman
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| 106 | Imaging: The Underwater Composer:
Simple tips for stunning photos
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By Marty Snyderman |
| 111 | What's That?: 'Tentacalizing': A Look at Anemones. Looks like a flower, but it's not
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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... You Have an Exit Plan... It ain't over 'til you're outta the water
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By Lynn Laymon |
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