February 2008, Volume 18 Number 2

THE COVERS	Articles & Editorials	February 2008, Volume 18 Number 2
photo by Barry & Ruth Guimbellot Thanks to Bob Rusnak of Vintage Diving Equipment for providing cover art.	Ever since Lloyd Bridges and his "Sea Hunt" character, Mike Nelson, donned scuba gear on television for the first time in 1958, scuba diving has never been the same. In this month's cover feature, "'Must Sea TV': For 50 Years, Diving and Television Have Been the Best of Buddies," author Greg Laslo explores the history of television and the role it played shaping our perceptions of diving.

FEATURES

22	'Must Sea TV' For 50 Years, Diving and Television Have Been the Best of Buddies A half-century ago a black-and-white television show captured the imagination of millions and inspired many to try out the relatively new sport of scuba diving. In a time when television had only three networks and few shows, "Sea Hunt" and its protagonist Mike Nelson managed to recruit a generation of divers. It marked the beginning of a long relationship involving television and diving.	By Greg Laslo
30	Good to the Last Fish: Where Has All the Seafood Gone? Thanks to modern-day efficiency, too many people are pulling too many fish out of the sea, which has led to the nonsustainable practice of overfishing; literally catching so many adult fish that not enough remain to breed and replenish the population. So are there ways that we can satisfy our love of seafood without contributing to the demise of the ocean?	By Alex Brylske
42	Today's Diver: 16 Years of Progress

COMMENTARY

8	Editorial: Being Like Mike	By Alex Brylske
10	Buddy Lines: TMJ Suggestion
12	Dive Observer: Captain Kidd Shipwreck Discovered in Caribbean And other news from the diving industry	By Gene Gentrup
89	No Dumb Questions: Swimming Skills for Scuba, Seasickness, and Equalization Concerns Questions from our readers	By Alex Brylske

DIVE EXPLORATION

68	Global Dive Exploration Map A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
70	Dive Geo: Isla de Cozumel: The Unsinkable Dive Destination Ruins and respite	By Ruth and Barry Guimbellot
79	Dive Traveler: Go Blog Wild on Vacation: Use a Travel Blog to Share Your Dive Travel Adventures The new postcard	By Staci Meyer
83	Passport: Dive travel deals from all over	Compiled by Gene Gentrup
84	Diving USA Dive travel opportunities across America

EVERY MONTH

55	Scuba Skills: Simple Prep and One Big Step: The Giant Stride Entry Made Easy How to get in at water level	By Linda Lee Walden
59	Instructor Tips: The 9-1-1 Call: Teaching Students About Emergency Communication Call notes	By Robert N. Rossier
63	Always Learning: Deja Vu All Over Again: Scuba Friendships Douse Wildfire Woes Calm amid the smoke	By Marty Snyderman
86	Dive Shop	Compiled by Gene Gentrup
94	What's That?: No Backbone, No Problem: Spineless Species You Should Avoid Touching Peruse without pain	By Marty Snyderman
99	Premier Classifieds
100	Behind the Lens: The Artistic Use of Dappled Light Turn the strobes off	By Marty Snyderman
101	Dive Training Classifieds
105	Dive Training Quiz Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue
106	Final Check: What It Looks Like When... You Kick Proficiently How to keep things in line	Story by Linda Lee Walden