In this issue: Art activism, commercial diving careers, jaw pain, Grand Cayman, the Sea of Cortez, and more. Explore the January/February 2019 issue below.
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FEATURES
The Appeal of Art Activism: Using the Power and Emotion of Art to Help the Oceans
By Karen Straus
Combine art and activism and you create a powerful force called art activism. Artist activists in league with conservation organizations are deploying this potent tool to change thinking about human impact on the environment in general and the oceans in particular. The goal is to raise awareness and change the environmentally damaging habits of individuals, communities, countries, and cultures. In this article, the author explains that art activism is a relatively new development and reveals how it’s being used to bring attention to environmental issues affecting our oceans.
Underwater Action Hero: Does Your Career Compass Points to Commercial Diving?
By Robert N. Rossier
When we think about commercial divers, we might picture a hardhat diver on an offshore oil rig, hundreds of feet below the waves, welding together steel structure and pipes. In reality, the job of a commercial diver is much more diverse — the underwater Swiss Army Knife of the construction industry performing a number of services in a broad spectrum of environments. Here, the author explains just who gets into this industry, what the job is really like and who makes the ideal commercial diver.
Below and Beyond: Planning Your Future Adventures as a Diver
By Donna Askew
Many divers desire to have experiences like exploring shipwrecks, hunting for sunken treasure or maybe diving with sharks. To those who aren’t divers this might sound as farfetched as walking on the surface of the moon. But for divers, it’s do-able. Once we learn to take those first breaths underwater, we’re off to the moon, so to speak. All sorts of underwater adventures open up. It’s just a matter of adapting our training and gear to these specific pursuits. This article will help you map out your future scuba adventures.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Wishful Thinking
By Cathryn Castle Garcia
Buddy Lines
Say Cheez
Dive Observer: Dive Shows For Every Level
By Betty Orr
No Dumb Questions: Learning About Marine Life, Scuba Skills Refreshers and Dealing with Jaw Pain
By Robert N. Rossier
DIVE EXPLORATION
Dive Geo: The Beauty of Boomerang Island: A Return to Grand Cayman
By Cathryn Castle Garcia and Gui Garcia
Destination News: What’s happening at diving hotspots
Compiled by Betty Orr
Passport: Dive travel deals from all over
Compiled by Betty Orr
Dive USA: Highlighting North American diving
Compiled by Betty Orr
EVERY MONTH
Scuba Skills: A “Handy” Way to Communicate: Using Hand Signals and Accessories to Communicate Underwater
By Barry and Ruth Guimbellot
Instructor Tips: Balancing Risk and Reward: How to Help Foster a Diver’s Natural Instincts
By Greg Laslo
Always Learning: On Seeing Clearly: Gratitude for the Gift of Sight
By Marty Snyderman
Dive Shop
Compiled by Betty Orr
What’s That?: Icons of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez The Whale Shark, California Sea Lion and Bigeye Trevally
By Marty Snyderman
Behind the Lens: Bending the Rules a Bit
By Marty Snyderman
Premier Classifieds
Dive Training Classifieds
Dive Training Quiz
Final Check: What It Looks Like When…You’re Not All Wet
By Barry and Ruth Guimbellot
The Covers
Art evokes powerful emotions. Art activism is meant to raise awareness and invite
change. This month’s cover feature, “The Appeal of Art Activism: Using the
Power and Emotion of Art to Help the Oceans” takes a look at several initiatives
gaining traction in the marine realm.