FEATURES
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Dive Buddies in Love:
Simple Relationship-Saving Tips
You love diving. And you love your "dive buddy with benefits." But beware; while diving with a loved one might sound like a great escape at first blush, it's important to recognize that hidden dangers lurk beneath the waters of paradise. The author offers tips that might prevent vows (and certain body parts) from being broken on a dive trip with your special someone.
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By Robert N. Rossier |
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Bait and Switch: How Seafood Fraud Hurts Our Oceans, Our Wallets
and Our Health
Seafood is one of the most popular foods in the United States. Yet, consumers are routinely given little or no information about where and when seafood is harvested. Moreover, the information that is provided on seafood labels is frequently misleading or fraudulent. This article is excerpted from a report published by the nonprofit organization Oceana.
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By Alex Brylske |
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Venturing Over the Edge:
The Sheer Thrill of Wall Diving
Wall diving, whether it is a sheer face in a freshwater quarry, circumnavigating a towering seamount or exploring the awesome drop-offs surrounding tropical islands, is a somewhat specialized activity. But it is one that can be enjoyed by any diver once he or she has the proper equipment and training and has mastered a few required scuba skills.
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By Lynn Laymon |
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COMMENTARY
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By Alex Brylske |
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By Gene Gentrup |
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By Alex Brylske |
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Global Dive Exploration Map
A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe |
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Dive Geo: Embracing 'Pura Vida':
Exploring Costa Rica
A taste of the good life
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By Scott Johnson |
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Training Site:
Lake George, New York:
Diving Into History
Home of 'The Sunken Fleet of 1758' |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Passport:
Dive travel deals from all over |
Compiled by
Gene Gentrup |
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Diving USA
Dive travel opportunities across America
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EVERY MONTH
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Scuba Skills:
For Safety's Sake: Tips for Securing Your Dive Gear
How to avoid snags and snafus |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Instructor Tips: The Ins and Outs of Tides:
Teaching Your Students to Read Tide Tables
Highs and lows that will help them plan their dive |
By Greg Laslo |
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By Marty Snyderman |
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Compiled by
Gene Gentrup |
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What’s That?: Feathery Finds: Segmented Worms,
Barnacles and Feather Hydroids
Bird-like, but not
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By Marty Snyderman |
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By Marty Snyderman |
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Premier Classifieds |
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Dive Training Classifieds |
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Final Check:
What It Looks Like When …
Your Snorkel is Right When It's Left
Regulator right, snorkel left
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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