MARCH/APRIL 2018
In this issue: Gas and oil platforms as artificial reefs, garibaldis, communicating while night diving, exploring the Fijan island of Taveuni and more. Explore…
The Library
Health for Diving: A Primer on Diabetes
We all know there are medical factors that can prevent people from diving. Epilepsy, various heart conditions, loss of consciousness, pneumothorax, some chronic diseases…
Hunger Games: How Marine Animals Hunt and Feed
Relationships are not always what they first appear to be. And almost every adult can tell you of a “match made in heaven” that…
Lionfish Invasion: The Saga Continues
As most divers know, the western Atlantic is experiencing an invasion that could be the environmental equivalent of D-Day — if we were on…
The Easy Out: Tips for Venting Air from the BC
Over the last several decades, modern scuba equipment has benefitted from a variety of technological improvements. Some significant changes have been made on the…
Family Resemblance: Exploring the Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
The Cayman Islands have a well-deserved reputation as a leading dive destination, with beautiful sugary-sand beaches, clear water and pristine diving and snorkeling. Grand…
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018
In this issue: How corals serve as the building blocks for coral reefs, diving with diabetes, venting air from your BC, exploring Cayman Brac…
Going Green in the Deep Blue: Exploring the Honduran Island of Guanaja
It seems like we’d barely taken off from Miami before it was time for “seats and tray tables in their upright position.” As I…
The Underwater Science of Sound
If you’re a marine animal, odds are very good that you need sound. From whales to dolphins to shrimp, many marine species rely on…
Regular Care for Your Regulator: Establishing a “Rinse and Repeat” Routine
Your scuba gear is your life support equipment when exploring the underwater world. Taking proper care of your gear is important for your safety…