THE COVERS Articles & Editorials JUNE 2005 • Volume 15 Number 6
 
Illustrations by Keith Ibsen
There's more to getting good underwater photos than "point, shoot and pray that you get a keeper." This month's cover story, "The Underwater Composer: How to Create Compelling Underwater Photos," offers wannabe composers a few pointers.
FEATURES
    
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.
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.
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.
By Robert N. Rossier
COMMENTARY
     
8 Editorial: Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt By Alex Brylske
10 Buddy Lines: Clip-on Advice  
16 Dive Observer: Pack a Passport: New law will cover all travelers leaving U.S. and other news from the diving industry By Gene Gentrup
102 No Dumb Questions: Post-dive Headaches, Diving With Diabetes and Logbook Signatures
Questions from our readers
By Alex Brylske
DIVE EXPLORATION
     
76 Global Dive Exploration Map: A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe  
78 Dive Geo: Post-Tsunami Thailand: Smiles Return to the Similans. A dive destination back in business again 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 By Staci Meyer
93 Passport: Dive travel deals and updates from all over.
Compiled by Gene Gentrup
 
94 Diving USA: Dive travel opportunities across America  
96 Training Site: White Star Quarry, Gibsonburg, Ohio: By Divers for Divers
A former quarry finds a new use
By Linda Lee Walden
EVERY MONTH
     
61 Scuba Skills: Scissors, Flutters and Frogs: Kicking Techniques for Every Occasion
How to get around underwater
By Linda Lee Walden
65 Instructor Tips: Real-deal Rescue Training: How to Make It More Effective: Simulated emergencies can help prevent real ones By Greg Laslo
71 Always Learning: Fact vs. Factions: Turning to Science for Support
A diver's praise of the scientific community
By Marty Snyderman
100 Dive Shop: Compiled by Cathryn Castle Whitman  
106 Imaging: The Underwater Composer: Simple tips for stunning photos By Marty Snyderman
111 What's That?: 'Tentacalizing': A Look at Anemones. Looks like a flower, but it's not By Marty Snyderman
115 Premier Classifieds  
117 Dive Training Classifieds  
121 Dive Training Quiz : Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue  
122 Final Check: What It Looks Like When... You Have an Exit Plan... It ain't over 'til you're outta the water By Lynn Laymon