In this issue: How corals serve as the building blocks for coral reefs, diving with diabetes, venting air from your BC, exploring Cayman Brac & Little Cayman and more. Explore the January/February 2018 issue below.
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FEATURES
The Building Blocks of Reefs: How Corals Do What They Do
By Karen and Ian Stewart
The more we learn about how the corals operate, the more we grow to appreciate our time spent underwater. In this article, the authors take a look at how corals serve as the building blocks for the marvelous marine ecosystem we call the coral reef.
Health for Diving: A Primer on Diabetes
By Robert N. Rossier
On a global scale, diabetes afflicts more than 380 million people and the World Health Organization estimates that by 2030, the number of people living with diabetes will more than double. Clearly, diabetes is a growing health risk and one that could affect our ability to dive safely. But at least for some afflicted with the disorder, the door has been opened for scuba diving – that is, if the proper conditions are met and the proper protocols are followed.
Constant Lighting: The Advancing Wave in Underwater Photography
By Barry Guimbellot and Marty Snyderman
Steady progress in LED technology has resulted in making LEDs a potentially viable alternative to strobes in underwater photography as well. To borrow the words of legendary songwriter and singer Bob Dylan, “The times, they are a changing.” At least, they are for some and, if you are an underwater photographer, this article will give you an overview of LEDs as a lighting option.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Nudge, Nudge
By Cathryn Castle Garcia
Buddy Lines
Say Cheez
Dive Observer: Hurricane Irma Changes the Seascape in the Florida Keys
By Gena Parsons and Marlies Tumolo
No Dumb Questions: Weights, Wings and Forgotten Things
By Robert N. Rossier
DIVE EXPLORATION
Dive Geo: Family Resemblance: Exploring the Cayman Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
By Joseph C. Dovala
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: The Easy Out: Tips for Venting Air from the BC
By Barry and Ruth Guimbellot
Instructor Tips: Going Beyond the Classroom: Using Alternative Media to Teach Your Diving Passions
By Greg Laslo
Always Learning: Universal Appeal: On Scuba Diving and Staring at the Sky
By Marty Snyderman
Dive Shop
Compiled by Betty Orr
What’s That?: The Ones With Scales and Scutes: All About Marine Reptiles
By Marty Snyderman
Behind the Lens: Maximizing the Minuscule
By Marty Snyderman
Premier Classifieds
Dive Training Classifieds
Dive Training Quiz
Final Check: What It Looks Like When…You Avoid a Traffic Jam
By Barry and Ruth Guimbellot
The Covers
Corals are the kings of the reef. In this month’s cover feature, “The Building Blocks of Reefs: How Corals Do What They Do,” we learn how these tiny polyps have developed a kaleidoscope of color, diversity of shape and size and also contributes to the building of these reefs.
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