FEATURES
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The Younger Diver: The Challenges
and Concerns of Childhood Scuba
A growing number of young people are becoming active scuba divers, and
in conjunction with this growth, more and more parents are faced with
the decision of whether to allow their child to partake in the sport. It
is not an easy matter for a parent. It's an especially tough decision
for the parent who isn't a qualified diver - lacking any perspective or
appreciation for the challenges involved. So what's a parent to do?
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BY ALEX BRYLSKE
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The Save-a-Dive Kit:
Developing an Attitude of Self-Reliance
One aspect of taking responsibility as a diver is developing the ability
and confidence to rely on ourselves. This means learning to resolve
problems on our own, rather than relying solely on the assistance or
resources of others. Even when we use the buddy system, we should never
rely totally on another diver.
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BY ROBERT N. ROSSIER
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Diving North America: Undiscovered Adventure in Our Own Backyard
Given an equal choice, most divers would prefer to dive warm, clear
water in a tropical environment. But not if it means diving only two
weeks a year. That's why so many people embrace "diving North America."
They have discovered that there is a lot more adventurous diving out
there than one might think, much of it still undiscovered by those who
don't live nearby.
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BY LYNN LAYMON
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COMMENTARY
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Editorial: A Million
Words and Counting
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BY ALEX BRYLSKE
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Dive Observer:
Dive Destinations Adjust to Flurry of Airline Announcements
And other news from the diving industry
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BY GENE GENTRUP
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No Dumb
Questions: The History of
Buoyancy Control, Tunicate Trouble
Questions from our readers
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BY ALEX BRYLSKE
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DIVE EXPLORATION
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Global Dive Exploration Map
A geographical guide to great dive destinations across the globe
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Dive Geo: Diving the Island of Bon Bini:
Welcome to Bonaire
A 'field of gold'
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BY SUE AND RICKY FERGUSON
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Dive Traveler:
When Travel Snafus Spoil Your Scuba Trip:
How to Be an Effective Complainer
Assert yourself
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BY PATRICIA LUEBKE
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Training Site:
Quarry Turned Training Site:
Fantasy Lake Scuba Park, North Carolina
Abundant underwater attractions
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BY KAREN AND IAN STEWART
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Passport:
Dive travel deals from all over
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COMPILED BY GENE GENTRUP
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Diving USA
Dive travel opportunities across America
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EVERY MONTH
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Scuba Skills: Perfect Ascents:
A Two-Phase Approach
How to surface safely
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BY LINDA LEE WALDEN
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Instructor Tips: When in Rome:
Teaching Students to be Culturally Savvy
Respecting and adapting
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BY ROBERT N. ROSSIER
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Always Learning:
When 'That Tingly Feeling' Isn't a Good Thing:
Breathing From a Contaminated Tank
Clear the air
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BY MARTY SNYDERMAN
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COMPILED BY GENE GENTRUP
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What's That?: The Reef as a Restaurant:
Who Eats What in the World of Reef Fishes
Marine life menus
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BY MARTY SNYDERMAN
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Premier Classifieds
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Behind the Lens: Hope Is Not a Strategy, but Applying the
Fundamentals Is
How to shoot for consistently good results
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By Marty Snyderman
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Dive Training Classifieds
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Dive Training
Quiz
Test your knowledge of the information in this month's issue
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Final Check:
What It Looks Like When...
Your Housing O-ring Is Compromised
Seal the deal
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BY LYNN LAYMON
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