FEATURES
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Chapter Four of
'The Complete Diver' Book Series:
Waiting to Exhale … and Inhale:
The Science of Breathing Underwater
Except for a cursory admonition to "stop, think and act" or "breathe deeply," there's scant attention paid in training to just how important proper breathing is to diver safety. That's a shame, because the subject of breathing is a lot more involved — and a lot more interesting — than one might expect. |
By Alex Brylske |
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How Your Camera System Works,
Part One: The Camera and Lenses
Many camera owners skip the fundamentals and attempt to master
advanced techniques from the get-go. This approach rarely works well,
but thankfully isn't fatal. For those ready to transition from camera
owner to underwater photographer, the surest way to success is to
master the fundamentals. |
By Marty Snyderman |
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The Exploring North America Series:
Part One: Diving Adventures
Around Mexico
From the Western Caribbean to the Sea of Cortez, to inland cenotes and remote islands, Mexico offers an astounding variety of unique and exciting diving opportunities. This article is part of a series on diving North America all across the United States and beyond our northern and southern borders. In a future issue we'll examine diving adventures in Canada. |
By Lynn Laymon |
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COMMENTARY
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By 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: On Land and Sea In Ecuador:
Exploring the Mysterious Galapagos Islands
Remote location, rugged beauty
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By Scott Johnson |
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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:
Buddy Checks: Once More Just to Make Sure, Be safe before you submerge |
By Linda Lee Walden |
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Instructor Tips:
Best Intentions: Guiding Your Students To Good Group Behavior
Teaching team spirit |
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?: Big, Bigger, Biggest: The Scalloped Hammerhead Shark, the Giant Manta Ray and the Whale Shark Icons investigated
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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 Hood Is the Wrong Size
Getting your head in gear
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By Linda Lee Walden |
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