Two Unforgettable Fishes: The Frogfish and Mandarinfish
THEY OCCUR IN AN ALMOST ENDLESS variety of shapes, colors and patterns. Many are smaller than half-the-size of your little finger. One grows to…
The Library
A Pattern of Rule-Breaking
DISCUSSIONS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHIC composition are often filled with comments about “the rules.” You have probably heard of some of them. There is the rule-of-thirds…
Snorkeling: Tips for Getting Started
SNORKELING opens up a new dimension to those who enjoy the beauty of our underwater world. It’s a great first step leading to scuba…
Surface Communication for Scuba Divers: How to Get Seen and Be Understood
IN THE PREVIOUS ISSUE of Dive Training, we discussed the various hand signals divers use to communicate while underwater. Now we will cover the…
The Sickly Seas: Reaping the Unwanted Harvest of a Plastic Overload
I’m roaming a tropical beach, basking in its warmth and beauty. As I stroll the beach, caressed by the gentle surf and swept by…
Iceland: A Hot Destination for Frigid-Water Scuba Diving
To be completely honest, scuba diving in Iceland had never really been at the top of my bucket list. “The water is too cold!”…
THE QUEEN CONCH: Will Her Reign Continue?
No visit to the Florida Keys (and in particular Key West) would be complete without trying out some delicious conch fritters or a steamy…
Art Activism: Using the Power and Emotion of Art to Help the Oceans
Art: A diverse range of human activities creating visual, auditory or performance artifacts expressing the artist's imaginative or technical skill, intended to be appreciated...
Choosing the Right Commercial Diver Training Program
Several factors come into play when choosing the right commercial diver training program. One of the first questions to consider is whether earning a...
Commercial Diving Certifications
The Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) was formed in 1968 to “cultivate and promote commercial diving, establish uniform safe standards for commercial divers,...