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WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
Your images can open others’ eyes to the beauty— and the peril—of the undersea world
READERS CHOICE: BEST DESTINATIONS FOR HEALTHY CORAL REEFS
Locales home to multiple types of sharks and formerly threatened species offer hope for the future of our oceans
DIVE AGAINST DEBRIS SPECIALTY
Divers know firsthand the heartbreaking effect that trash can have on marine life and aquatic ecosystems.
BE THE VOICE
Your stories give you the power to speak for the ocean
ASK DAN
What do I need to know about microbial mitigation?
Sea Hero: MIKE GOLDBERG
Proving that putting the ocean first can be good for reefs and the industry
A CURIOUS CASE
An experienced diver with signs of DCS doesn’t immediately respond to treatment—what’s going on here?
54 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE OCEAN
“Conservation” means many things to many people, and that’s a good thing. It’s going to take all of us, each in our own unique way, to complete the work celebrated in this special issue. From one small first step, a life-changing journey may begin. So let’s get rolling...
Ascend: Sea Heroes
Sea Hero FRANCESCA VIRDIS Bringing divers together to protect Bonaire’s greatest treasure
Ask Dan
How can I plan my dives to minimize risk?
READERS CHOICE: BEST DESTINATIONS FOR WALL DIVING
Big animals, currents and even pygmy seahorses add drama to your favorite sheer drop-offs
GALAPAGOS: THE ENCHANTED ISLES
This bucket-list destination offers unbelievable, up-close animal encounters that are pure magic
STOP SUCKING AND JUST BREATHE
Air-saving tips and strategies to make every tank last
SHOOTING SHARKS
Powerful images can advocate on behalf of these endangered beauties
NEW MEXICO
Cool off diving national parks and natural wonders in the scuba capital of the Southwest
THE DIADEMA DILEMMA
IT’S GOING TO TAKE FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE TO BRING BACK THE LONG-SPINE SEA URCHIN DIADEMA ANTILLARUM IN THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC. ALL STAR LIVEABOARDS FOUNDER BRUCE PURDY HAS SPENT DECADES STUDYING THE PROBLEM, AND HAS COMMITTED HIS CAT PPALU LIVEABOARD TO THE FIGHT, INVITING GUESTS TO JOIN DIVERS INTENT ON PRESERVING THE EXUMAS’ SPECTACULAR REEFS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE
In 2014, Divers Alert Network found that scuba diving has a lower fatality rate than jogging and swimming. But that doesn’t mean divers shouldn’t be prepared with basic CPR and first-aid skills.
DEFENSIVE DIVING
Don’t assume a sign means you’re safe from careless boaters
What To Consider When Putting Together Your Underwater Photo Rig
What to consider when putting together your underwater photo rig
SAFETY FIRST
What you need to consider about batteries, power and charging on dive boats
PHOTO GEAR BAG
HOT NEW UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTS