MARCH/APRIL 2016 PREVIEW
Here’s a look at what you’ll find between the covers of the March/April 2016 issue. FEATURES Mission-Specific Diving, Part 2: Exploring Beyond the Usual By…
The Library
Shining Some Light On Your Light Meter
The image shown here can accurately be described as a pleasing seascape, one that shares a scene representative of the setting in many Indo-Pacific…
Sanctuaries at Sea: The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Where in the continental United States can you explore vibrant coral reefs and hundreds of years of historical artifacts while diving in warm, subtropical…
High On Contrast
In my early days as an underwater photographer I asked an experienced photographer if he ever created his images in black and white instead…
Entering From a Small Boat: The Backroll
Learning to perform the backroll entry is an important skill to master. Many times dives are from a small boat or an inflatable boat…
Mask Mastery: Simplifying the Skill of Mask Removal and Replacement
The first thing a new diver might likely say when told they will learn to remove and replace their mask while underwater might be,…
Navigation By the Numbers: How to Use a Compass
Once you master the concept, compass navigation becomes second nature. But when you’re trying to learn this much-needed and often-used skill, the effort can…
Unexpected Ups and Downs: Tips for Dealing With Vertical Currents
A rollercoaster ride on scuba. That’s what one might find when visiting dive sites like Blue Corner in Palau or Cocos Island, Costa Rica,…
Reefs, Rain Forests and Spices: Discovering the Island of Grenada
Visitors to Grenada are in for all sorts of treats when exploring the charming West Indies Island known as the “Spice Island.” Verdant mountainous…
Escaping the Ordinary: Discovering Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico might not be the center of the universe, but for perhaps 200 years it was considered the gateway to the Caribbean. Ships…