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12 Diving Massachusetts Cape Anns Aquatic ParadiseCape Ann, Massachusetts offers some of the finest scuba diving in all of New England and Folly Cove is one of the best shore diving sites around. Join Bob Michelson as he takes you on a dive experience that will keep both the experienced and neophyte nature lover busy for years to come. By Bob MichelsonMIDWest DIVes

20 Alpena, MI Rebuilding the Economy One Diver at a TimeDive shops and charters in Alpena are fighting back to bring their beloved sport back to a place divers can enjoy without having to choose between gas money and air money. In Alpena the dive industry is leading the way so the rest of the nationwide dive community can follow suit and suit up. By Rick Stratton

24 Belize A Diversity of DivesHome to the second longest reef in the world, the diving offers walls beginning as shallow as 20-40 feet, marine life of all shapes and sizes and, of course, the famous Blue Hole. Come along as we explore fantasy diving, gliding the currents in search of other-worldly life. By Rick Stratton

Northeast Cover: Title Dont Let Them Fade Away. Bonnielynn Brankey is a renowned fine artist and muralist who focuses primarily on depicting the world as seen by an avid scuba diver. Her marine art is an expression of her love for the oceans. She hopes she can make a difference by increasing awareness and educating through her art the delicate balance that exists between our lives with that of the oceans. You can see more of Bonnielynns work at www.bonnielynnsart.com.

Midwest Cover: The Manhattan Shipwreck. Brandon Cole is an accomplished wildlife photographer and writer specializing in the marine environment. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications in the US and overseas including Audubon, The National Geographic Magazine and The New York Times. Cole has completed assignment work for clients as diverse as Alaska Airlines, The BBC, Discovery Channel Books, Stern, and televisions Wild Things. www.brandoncole.com.

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Welcome to the May edition of Northeast and Midwest Dive News magazine. The fact you are reading this means we have yet again finished

working hard on an edition of Dive News that is full of information to assist you in becoming more active in the sport locally as well as throughout the world.

It has been a crazy couple of months. Besides starting a brand new magazine and doing our own dive show in late March, we attended and exhibited at Beneath the Seas show in Secaucus, New Jersey. North Americas largest consumer show didnt let us down; it was packed with divers and vendors. I believe it was their best show yet. The show seems to be just getting better every year. My hat is off to Zig and Joanne for this incredible effort.

Spring is a time of new beginnings and at Beneath the Sea it was the spirit of renewal that was apparent. The energy was amazing and contagious. One amazing feature of the show this year was the reuniting of the Cousteau family. The family has experienced a lot of strife in the years since the death of Jacques Cousteau Sr. but reunited at the show for the common purpose of the preservation and reconstitutions of the worlds oceans. In my mind, the name Cousteau is synonymous with love of the oceans. They certainly lived up to their name and Jacques Cousteaus legacy by continuing his work. Part of their message at Beneath the Sea, and globally

through their various nonprofit organizations, is connecting with the dive community for the future of the worlds oceans. I appreciate their efforts both as a diver and as a part of the human race. We all live here after all.

I believe divers care for the ocean more than any other group since we have an intense connection with the environment. We feel it physically, connect with it visually and invest in it emotionally. We are passionate advocates for its protection; as we should be. For me, I saw the Cousteau family set a tremendous example we should all follow. They set aside their differences and united for a common purposesomething greater than themselves. A purpose we all share in these turbulent economic times. We local business owners need to stop infighting and unite with our brothers and sisters in a common purpose; we can put aside our differences to renew and create a stronger more vibrant dive community. Spring is a time of renewalof reconnectionof reassessing our connective bond to each other and the earthso those are our battle cry this monthreassess, reconnect and renew! Rick

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Good MorninG rick,I hope you and the staff are well and keeping busy. I have

been online checking out the MWDN online format and it is very informative. You cover a lot of areas, fine job. I would like to have my seasons events listed but, being computer illiterate I cant locate the form to submit. So I will try this angle.

May 15 there will be Sunday Scooter Races at Haigh Quarry sponsored by Dive Right In Scuba. June 5 there will be a Flea Market open to all clubs and recreational divers from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 18 & 19 there will be a Whites Drysuit Demo Weekend and Aqualung Demo Weekend. July 7 12 will be Poseidon Demo Days at Haigh Quarry. July 31 the Jim Haigh Memorial Dive will be celebrated. Raffles, silent auction, live music, dive, fun, dive all proceeds donated to SUDS (Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba) and Diveheart. Donations for raffle would be appreciated. Last year over $7200.00 was raised for both organizations. For all these events contact Tina at haighquarry.com or 815-939-7797 for more info. Thanks Rick for considering these events. If you have any questions please give me a shout.

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dear Tina, Thanks for sending this note and sorry this new technology makes

it harder than it has to be. Our new website is simply amazing and it will provide great abilities to help us promote the dive industry and the businesses who support our magazine. Amazingly the site you see is only 3 months old. We are now adding nearly 400 articles per month to it, making it an incredible resource to promote local diving and our local diving community. I will make sure we simplify the process and list these events in the magazine and on the website. Thanks for submitting them. Rick

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The Bainbridge Sportsmens Club in Bainbridge, PA is hosting a diving and camping weekend July 23 and 24 sponsored by Oceanic/Aerris/Hollis, Innovative Scuba Concepts, JBL Spearguns, Bonica and Bigblue Dive Lights.

Those interested in taking part are to meet at the Bainbridge Scuba Center. There will be demo dives beginning at 8 a.m. July 23 and a night dive the same evening at 8 p.m. Sunday morning, July 24 will see continued demo dives until 4 p.m. Anyone wanting to take part or needing more info should contact Joe Stellini at 734-341-5945.

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Dutch Springs will be hosting a camping and diving weekend July 16 and 17 sponsored by Oceanic/Aerris/Hollis, Innovative Scuba Concepts, JBL Spearguns, Bonica and Bigblue Dive Lights. The event is open to all divers and will include demos, a night dive and a great time. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at Dutch Springs. For more info call 734-341-5945.

FedS end FundinG For neW JerSeyS arTiFicial reeFSDr. John Organ of U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service (USFWS) announced the end of funding for New Jerseys artificial reef program due to gear conflicts on the reefs. He announced his decision in a letter to New Jerseys Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin. The conflicts on the reefs violate the Sport

Fish Restoration Act (SFR), which provides federal funding for the artificial reef program. Funding can be restored when appropriate action is taken to eliminate the conflicts that currently interfere with recreational fishing on these reefs. For more info visit www.capwiz.com/njoutdooralliance.

30Th anniverSary oF The aqua WoMan diveWomen divers are invited to join the Long Island Divers

Association for its 30th Anniversary Annual Aqua Woman Dive to be held Saturday, August 6. The event will be held on the USS San Diego. Divers will leave from the Freeport, Long Island area and are invited to bring something to BBQ. For more info contact [email protected].

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On July 31 The New England Aquarium Dive Club and The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) will host the 10th Annual Northeast Great Annual Fish Count (GAFC)

event. The celebration will be centered at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts. GAFC dives are planned at seven (7) shore locations around Cape Ann, along with dives at Nubble Light, York, ME. There will be a picnic, free raffles and door prizes. Every diver who submits data upon returning to the picnic area will receive one entry into the grand prize raffle drawing. For more info, contact: Bob Michelson, event coordinator for the New England Aquarium Dive Club at (781) 848-8870, or by e-mail, [email protected].

26Th annual SprinG Beach SWeepAdventure Aquarium and Clean Ocean Action once again joined

forces to clean up and protect New Jerseys shore lines, during the 26th Annual Spring Beach Sweeps in Ventnor, NJ. Volunteers helped save the lives of New Jerseys native marine life and helped protect the fragile ocean environment, Saturday April 30 at Ventnor Beach, NJ. For more information or to find out how you can help with future conservation efforts, visit www.AdventureAquarium.com/conservation.

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May 10: Buxmont Dive Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bones Grille, Lansdale, Pa. www.buxmontdiveclub.com

May 10: Dive Club of Rhode Island meeting, 7 p.m., Giant Stride Dive Shop, Warwick, RI. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DiveClubRhodeIsland/

May 10: MetroWest Dive Club meeting, 8 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, Natick, MA. www.mwdc.org

May 10: SeConn Skin Divers meeting, 7:30 p.m., Olympic Pizza, Norwichtown, CT. www.seconndivers.org

May 11: NYC Sea Gypsies meeting, 7 p.m. at McGees Irish Pub (240 W. 55th St. NYC) New York, NY. www.seagypsies.org

May 12: Maine-iac Divers Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Maine Divers Scuba Center, Portland, ME. www.maine-iacdivers.com

May 12: North Shore Frogmen meeting, 8 p.m., Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com

May 13: Fathom Divers Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Post #7916, Occoquan, VA. www.fathomdivers.org

May 13: The Atlantis Rangers Dive Club meeting, 8 p.m., Odiorne State Park, Rye, NH. www.atlantisranger.org

May 14: The Dive Shops 3rd Anniversary Party, The Dive Shop, Cherry Hill, NJ. www.thediveshopnj.com

May 15: Dive Right In Scuba Scooter Race, Haigh Quarry, Kankakee, IL. www.diverightinscuba.com

May 16: Long Island Divers Association meeting, 8 p.m., Brookhaven Town Community Center, Blue Point, NY. www.lidaonline.com

May 18: In Too Deep Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., Don Antonios Bar & Restaurant, Union, NJ. (908) 687-7020

May 18: New England Aquarium Dive Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., New England Aquarium, Boston, MA. www.neadc.org/abc_whoweare.html


May 19: Pioneer Valley Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., At the Waters Edge,

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May 19: United Divers of Central Mass meeting, 7 p.m., Slatterys Back Room, Fitchburg, MA. www.uniteddivers.org

May 21: Aquatic Voyagers Scuba Club of N.Y. meeting, 1 p.m., Gym at Guy R. Brewer & Liberty, Jamaica, NY. www.avscdivers.org


May 26: The Gillmen Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Marco Polo, East Hartford, CT. www.gillmen.org

May 30: Divers Anonymous Scuba Dive Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Marios Restaurant, Clifton, NJ. www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers June 1: Hammerheads Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., Salty Dogs Eats & Drinks, Virginia Beach, VA. www.flickr.com/groups/ldc_hammerheads

June 1: Mass Bay Divers meeting, 7 p.m., South Shore Divers, Weymouth, MA. www.massbaydivers.com

June 2: North Shore Frogmen meeting, 8 p.m., Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com

June 2: Olney SCUBA Adventure Dive Club mtg, 7 p.m., Olney Swim Ctr, Olney, MD. www.olneyscubaadventure.pages.qpg.com June 3: Deep Six Divers meeting, 7 p.m., Inland Divers, Leicester, MA. [email protected]

June 4-5: DUI Dog Rally, 9 a.m., Pearl Lake, South Beloit, IL. www.dui-online.com June 5: Divers Flea Market, 7 a.m - 5 p.m., Haigh Quarry, Kankanee, IL. 855-939-7797 May 9: Circleville Landsharks Meeting, Gibbys Restaurant, Circleville, OH.. www.circlevillelandsharks.com

May 10: Aquanauts Dive Club of Northwest Indiana, 7 p.m., Merrillville VFW Hall, Merrillville, IN. www. aquanauts_dc.homestead.com

May 10: Buckeye Divers club meeting, 8 p.m., Tommys Pizza, Upper Arlington, OH. www.buckeyedivers.net

May 10: Deep Blue Divers meeting, 7 p.m., Chicagoland Scuba, Lake Zurich, IL.

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May 11: Four Lakes Scuba Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Babes American Grill, Madison, WI. http://fourlakesscubaclub.dot5hosting.com

May 12: Stingray Dive Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bullseye Bar, Lees Summit, MO. www.tdscuba.com/stingray_dive_club

May 14-15: Whites Fusion Demo, Dutch Springs, Bethlehem, PA. www.whitesdiving.com/sport-diving/events

May 17: Kittyhawk Dive Club meeting, Elsas Restaurant, Centerville, OH

May 19: Gavia Scuba Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Twin Dragons Restaurant, West Chester, OH

May 21: Splash Into Summer Fundraiser, 12 p.m. 4 p.m., Ballydoyle Pub and Restaurant, Downers Grove, IL. For more information call Janice at the Diveheart office, 630-964-1983

May 21-22: Whites Fusion Demo, Gilboa Quarry, Findlay, OH. www.whitesdiving.com/sport-diving/events

May 25: Amigos Aqua Scuba Club, 8 p.m., Euclid Family YMCA, Euclid, OH. www.aquaamigos.com

May 25: Canadian Sport Divers Scuba Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Canadian Sport Subs Dive Shop, Belleville, Ontario, Canada. www.home.cogeco.ca/~csdivers/

May 31: Fort Wayne Diving Club meeting, 7 p.m., Deep Blue Divers, Fort Wayne, IN. www.fortwaynediveclub.org

June 1: Aqua Masters meeting, 8:30 p.m., Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood, OH, www.aquamastersoflakewood.freeservers.com June 1: DiveQuest Scuba Club meeting, 7 p.m., Valparaiso Public Library, Valpraiso, IN. www.divequestscuba.org

June 2: Buccaneers Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., Edwardos Pizza, Wheeling, IL. www home.comcast.net/~BuccaneersDiveClub/BuccHome.htm

June 2: Columbus Sea Nags Scuba Diver meeting, 8 p.m., Planks Restaurant, Columbus, OH. www.seanags.com

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These days publishing is changing almost by the minute and at least one PNW author is taking advantage of some of those changes. Brandon Cole, an award-winning wildlife photographer, has just introduced the new release of an e-book/App entitled Ocean Encounters, a first-of-its-kind online photo album. Coles new work is displayed using e-book and application technology to showcase his work.

Cole explores the beauty and diversity of earths marine life as he shares his photographic journey. His e-book is an interactive photo album featuring 250 stunning images from over two decades of his finest full-color underwater imagery. It is designed for all ages, divers and non-divers alike, snorkelers, travelers, marine enthusiasts, and those who simply appreciate nature and wildlife. The e-book is simple to use and easily purchased thru iTunes App Store.

Travel the oceans of the world with Cole as he shares his explorations of the last frontier the world beneath the waves. Recently a featured speaker at the Northwest Dive & Travel Expo, held in Tacoma, WA, Cole premiered some of his

stunning work from his new photo e-book. This new technology is being used in a first-of-its-kind application. Organized into 25 galleries; the collection showcases sharks and dolphins from the Bahamas, critters from Indonesias reefs and creatures large and small from whales to snails of tropical and temperate seas worldwide.

The App has clever functionality with an interactive world map and unique features allowing you to be transported beneath the ocean with the tap of an icon. Once in the gallery of images, you can browse the images at your own pace or sit back and watch a mini slideshow with first-hand accounts from Cole. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the amazing imagery and talent of a leading photographer.

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The Long Island Divers Association kicked off the 2011 dive season with its best showing ever at Beneath The Sea, North Americas largest, and best, scuba exposition! Working with the Historical Divers Association and the BTS History of Diving Museum, we put up a display unrivaled in recent memory. The highlights included a prototype Exosuit, provided by Phil Nuytten, a vintage JIM suit, provided by Oceaneering Intl., and our centerpiece, the helm from the Ayuruoca, also known locally as the Oil Wreck, which was recovered during an expedition on Captain Joe Mazraanis Tenacious. We also had on display a unique selection of artifacts recovered from a variety of local wrecks by the IPA Boys.

The show itself appeared to be a tremendous success. The aisles were always packed with guests, sometimes to the point where it was impossible to walk. Vendors reported record sales, and a very positive energy. Needless to say, we came away very hopeful for a successful 2011 dive season! See you out there!

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BeneAth the SeA 2011 BringS couSteAu fAmily together

This years Beneath the Sea 2011, the largest consumer scuba and dive travel show in the nation, was held March 25-27 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ and this year held a surprise no one saw comingthe reuniting of the first family of the worlds oceans, the Cousteau family.

This years BTS event welcomed anyone interested in scuba diving and related environmental issues. A not-for- profit corporation dedicated to increasing awareness of the earths oceans and the sport of scuba diving, BTS hosts divers, vendors and dive industry leaders in an effort to continue to forge the connections needed in order to make the dive industry stronger. This year the award-winning organization brought the famous Cousteau family together for the first time since famous oceanographer and researcher Jacques Cousteau passed away.

Everyone at Beneath the Sea was thrilled to see the reuniting of the family. Everyone works very hard to make BTS better and better every year, Joann Zigahn, President of Beneath the Sea, said. The reuniting of the Cousteau family was amazing. We are

hoping they, too, enjoyed seeing each other at Beneath the Sea as much as we enjoyed having them there. Armand Zigahn,

Founder and Executive Director (Zig, as he is known) and JoAnn Zigahn, President of BTS, say although everyone was pleased with this years event, they are already planning for next year. We had over

100 workshops and seminars this year, Zig says. And we had approximately 400 booths. It was a tremendous show with fantastic support from the dive community.

We are thankful for everyone who came out and were a part of this years show. We arent sure how we will top the Cousteau

family reunion at next years event, but we look forward to trying to do so.

For more info on the results of this years contests, photos, or info on next years event visit www.beneaththesea.org.

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NYSDAs celebration continued with a 50th Anniversary dinner at the Franklin Hotel followed by a presentation of Watermans work. Waterman, known to many for his cinematography on the full length movies, Blue Water, White Death and The Deep, was the emcee of the evening program. Waterman has had 70 years in the underwater imaging business and for the anniversary event he presented his movies; Shark Sex, Eel Madness & Gay Turtles, excerpts from Blue Water, White Death, The Day of the Tiger, Macro World of Indonesia and Fiji & the Naia. He finished off with Call of the Running Tide.

Founded in 1961, NYSDA is a non-profit corporation which promotes the sports of Skin and SCUBA diving in New York State, and the protection of the underwater environment. For more information on NYSDA and their 50th Anniversary celebration, visit www.scubany.org or call 315-337-6938. For more info on Stan Waterman visit www.StanWaterman.com.

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Folly Coveit almost sounds like the wrong place to dive. One has to wonderwhat folly gave the cove its name? However, Cape Ann, Massachusetts offers some of the finest scuba diving in all of New England and Folly Cove is one of the best shore diving sites around. Bordering both the City of Gloucester and Rockport, Massachusetts, this local favorite dive site offers easy entry, relatively shallow depths and a variety of sea life. Folly Cove will keep both the experienced and neophyte nature lover busy for years to come.

The Cove, as it is called locally, has a Northeast exposure to the sea and offers two completely different ecosystems making this site a true nature lovers paradise! On the right hand side is a broken jagged rocky shoreline creating safe haven for the elusive North Atlantic Lobster. Also hidden in and around these rocks, are a wide assortment

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of invertebrate marine life such as Hydroids and Bryozoan. Some Hydroids resemble tiny cotton balls with tentacles on thin stems ranging in color from pink to orange, while others can take on a variety of shapes and sizes. You can expect to see Cunner darting in and among the rocks. These small to medium sized fish are first cousins to Wrasse found in warmer climates. They resemble small, parrot-like fish with a typical bronze coloration. If you look carefully you might find one quite large Northern Red Anemone hiding in crevices approximately one hundred yards from shore. This form of Anemone is not as prolific as the Frilled Sea Anemone found in abundance on the North side of the Cove, but its tentacles remind me of a band of small fingers connected to a soft pliable base.

The Center of Folly Cove offers a second type of ecosystem of predominantly sandy bottom. The marine life found here is completely different than on either the


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North or South sides of the Cove. Looking closely at the sand, you will see two distinct small black dots moving along the bottom. Upon closer inspection, you will notice an almost clear translucent body following these tiny dots. Congratulations! You have just found a very small and delicate animal known as a Sand Shrimp. These are quite common to the sandy bottoms in New England. You have to look closely at your surroundings to find the abundant small invertebrates found in Northern waters but it is well worth taking the time. Populations of winter and Windowpane flounder, little and Winter skate, Sea Ravin in several color arrays, Sand Dollars and an occasional Horseshoe Crab also make these waters their home. During winter months, the occasional rock reefs which rise out of the sand are also home to several species of Nudibranch, a small shell-less snail which is only found in this area when the ocean is at its coldest. These small beautiful animals are only found with a trained eye and are between to 1-1/2 in length. There are several species of Nudibranch found in this region, so your best bet is to bring a field guide with you to help with identification after your dive.

Close-up of an Atlantic Wolf fish.Photo by Robert S. Michelson.

My favorite place to dive here is the left, or North side of Folly Cove which offers wall-like diving as you proceed out towards the furthest point. Vertical walls and large boulders abound with multi-colored Frilled Sea Anemones along this entire side of the Cove in waters as shallow as ten to fifteen ft. Frilled Sea Anemones are one of the more interesting subjects to photograph, since they come in all colors ranging from white and black to brilliant orange and every shade in between. They resemble flowers on short stalky stems; can be photographed with macro or wide angle and make for some incredible interaction photography. The North side of Folly Cove is by far the more picturesque. The anemone population is abundant and there are large numbers of Green Sea Urchins, Blue Mussels, Starfish and a host of other smaller fin fish and invertebrates that make the diving more interesting each and every time you visit. Most local dive shops will strongly recommend you arrive early at Folly Cove during warmer months to secure a legal parking spot down the road on the Rockport side of the cove.

There are other dive locations to hit in the area as well. A central shore diving

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A diver fins over a wall covered with Frilled Anemones in Folly Cove. Photo by Robert S. Michelson.

location on Cape Ann is the Stage Fort Park area on Gloucester Harbor. There are two public beaches, Cressey and Half Moon, with shore access and ample paid parking. According to the Gloucester Police, there are no ordinances prohibiting diving at this location. Your best bet is to dive in this area before the beaches open to the public Memorial Day Weekend and then again after Halloween. Some divers have had

negative experiences with park personnel during beach-going weather and have been asked to leave. Both dive sites are within a busy harbor so visibility is generally limited with limited marine life to observe during your dive.

My favorite boat diving destination is North of Boston at a place called Halfway Rock. This site gets its name because it lies approximately halfway between the ports

of Boston and Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was used extensively by early mariners as an aid in navigation while plying their trade between these two historic harbors. Approximately four miles off the coast of Swampscott, MA, I consider Halfway Rock one of New Englands best marine life diving destinations. It is open to divers of any level of experience, but is only accessible by boat. Halfway Rock is a rock pinnacle rising from surrounding depths of up to 110 ft. at mean high water, breaking the waters surface by another twenty to thirty ft. This site is accessible to divers of all levels because the rock formation drops down in a series of underwater steps or plateaus in fifteen to twenty ft. increments.

There are two distinct types of diving found here. On the westerly or shoreward side of the pinnacle, large rounded boulders and ledges slowly drop down to depths of approximately 90 ft. The only marine life is green sea urchins in great abundance. It is this westerly exposure that provides the best anchorage for dive charters due to its gradual drop-off and protection from the areas prevailing northeasterly winds.

The second form of diving on the east or seaward side involves sheer drop-offs averaging every twenty ft. offering wall-like diving with the advantage of built-in rest stops. This easterly exposure offers the more exhilarating diving found at Halfway Rock. Interestingly, the stratification of marine life found in this area also changes on each plateau. From the surface to depths

A diver photographs a flower-like Frilled Sea Anemone. Photo by Robert S. Michelson.

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northeast destination massachusettsof around twenty ft. there are all varieties of Rock weed, algae, barnacles, snails and Hermit crabs. Stopping on the next plateau at approximately 40 ft., the walls are covered with beautifully multi-colored Northern Frilled Sea Anemones as well as a variety of Nudibranchs. Water clarity begins to improve at the 40 ft. depth just below the thermocline and visibility averages at 20 to 30 ft., however, is not uncommon to see as great as 40 to 60 ft. during winter months. Dropping down to the next plateau at around 60 to 70 ft., divers will discover more varieties of true cold water Gulf of Maine marine life species such as Branching Soft corals, Stalked Tunicates, finger sponges, Sea Peaches and hydroids. Schools of pelagic fish species, such as Pollack, can usually be seen at this depth as well.

Stopping at the 70 ft. level and looking due east, divers discover what is referred to as the pinnacle, a smaller formation of stone jutting up from the larger rock formation. This area plays host to tunicates, sponge, hydroids, soft corals and is also home to a small school of ocean perch known locally as cunner. Ledges and drop-offs continue to the ocean floor at approximately 100-110 ft. Halfway Rock is by far an underwater paradise for wall divers, underwater photographers and videographers, marine biologists and the every day nature lover.

So whether your dive plans call for dipping into Folly Cove or taking the plunge at Halfway Rock, Massachusetts diving has something for every diver. Long considered some of the East coasts premiere diving, Cape Ann should make your bucket list.

Cape Ann is accessible from all of Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire via route 128 north to its end. Most dive facilities in the region can direct you to Folly Cove or offer dive charters to the Cape Ann area. There is, however, only one dive shop on Cape Ann - Cape Ann Divers located at Cape Ann Marketplace in Gloucester, MA. Divers can contact them at (978) 281-8082 or www.capeanndivers.com. Parking at Folly Cove is open to Gloucester residents only, therefore, offload your gear at the Cove and park south of the site along route 127 in Rockport and walk back to the dive site. Local police strictly enforce this regulation during summer months. Displaying of the Diver Down flag is required for each group of divers in the water and the taking of Lobster is restricted to Massachusetts residents with a permit to do so.

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Bob Michelson of Photography By Michelson, Inc. based in Braintree, MA is a published underwater photographer and videographer. He has been diving for over 32 years. He is a PADI Dive Master, an instructor in Underwater Photography and Underwater Videography. His photography/articles have appeared in numerous regional/national magazines. Video footage/programming by Michelson have aired on broadcast and cable networks.

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Connection. These days, in these economic times, connections are all anyone really has to make their business viable. Divers need to connect to dive shops, dive shops need to connect to the dive industry and the dive industry needs to connect back to the divers. It is literally the circle of life in terms of diving in general. Now PADI has devised a new way to help make some of those local connections and it is called, Dive Anywhere.

Dive Anywhere is a new diver acquisition campaign connecting consumers to local dive businesses. Dive businesses post Dive Anywhere events to padi.com in order to help attract customers and brand their business locally. Jeff Nadler, the Industry and Public Relations Executive for PADI International, has been in the business for over 36 years now and he sees the Dive Anywhere effort as a great way to begin to make these connections. We see that local dive stores have to be strong for the health of the industry, Nadler says. Divers have to be able to make the connection to the local dive shops. Nowadays divers tend to be more travel divers and dont dive as much locally, if at all; we need divers to do both. Nadler says their research shows stores have stopped promoting local diving in an effort to give divers what they wantmore travel diving. We have to support local diving too, Nadler says. The gauge to see how many divers we have is the annual survey and study done by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and you see that the numbers of active divers have gone down over all. This year they have broken

the survey down further and now we are seeing a great number of divers becoming causal divers, those who dive less than 7 times a year. We have to pay attention to that and do what we can to get those divers into the water more.

Rick Stratton, of Dive News Network, understands Nadlers concerns but also points out times have changed. I understand the motivation, Stratton says, but often times those surveys dont get the whole picture. For instance, Patrick

Hammer of Scuba Emporium says local divers are his most important customer. They dive more, they spend more, they do more for the industry than any other group. Patrick says his business would fail without local divers but Patrick is not talking about the 10 percent of his customers who dive in Lake Michigan, which is right out his back door. Hes talking about the 100 percent of his customers that dive who consider themselves divers. A local diver is not someone who dives locally but a local

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Nadler agrees but was surprised by the distinction change. For him the new Dive Anywhere program will be perfect given the changes in attitude. The PADI organization is devoting a great deal of its advertising efforts to promote local diving and encourage divers to check the interactive map at padi.com to find an event in their area, Nadler says. Given the idea that diving is who we are, the Dive Anywhere campaign will fit in perfectly. So how does a dive shop get the Dive Anywhere campaign moving? First they plan a large scale Dive Anywhere event then register their Dive Anywhere event at the PADI Pros site to be posted on padi.com and PADI will help them do the rest. Dive shops can even contact their local PADI office to find out about PADI Media Co-op funds to advertise and market these events. We are here to help everyone make the connections they need to strengthen this industry we all care about so much, Nadler says. Just because there are hard economic times it doesnt mean it has to be hard on everyone. We are an industry who can support each other and the Dive Anywhere campaign is just one more way of doing that. For more info on the Dive Aywhere campaign visit PADI.com.

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of the Scooter Trophy! The trophy will be stored at Dive Right In Scuba and winners will have their name engraved on it. Burgers and hotdogs will be provided. We will be looking for volunteers to help setup the course Friday, May 13. Racers may help setup the course, but if you run the course on a scooter, you are disqualified. Volunteers will also be needed Race Day to monitor the Deco Stops. For more info visit www.haighquarry.com.

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It is time once again to honor those who have become legendary in the field of diving. The 6th Annual Legends of Diving will be held at the Portage Quarry near Bowling Green, Ohio Aug 12-14. This year Dr. Jose Jones, DEMAs 2011 Horizon Award Diver of the Year, will be the featured guest. Dr. Jones has dived in more than 50 countries, is an underwater photographer and videographer. He served in the U.S. Army and received the Purple Heart for his accomplishments. He earned a masters degree in Aquatic Biology and went on to form the Underwater Adventure Seekers of Washington D.C. in 1959. The UAS is one of the oldest dive clubs, predating most national certifying agencies in the nation. In 1991 he co-founded the Science and Education Committee of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS), and continues to serve as Chairman to this day.

Despite his busy schedule and being named 2005 Rolex Diver of the Year, as well as the 2008 Sport Diver of the Year by Sport Diver Magazine, Dr. Jones has always taken the time

to help motivate and educate children about diving, the sea, and marine biology. He also serves as an advisor to DAN. Joining Dr. Jones this year are two returning favorites, Sea Hunt Expert Alec Peirce who will share his extensive collection of Sea Hunt memorabilia and Free Diving Legend Robert Croft. Victor Worst will also be returning with a special surprise for divers.

Last year more than $14,000 in prizes was given away to the guests attending the event. Dive trips included Seabreeze Hotel and Suites in Belize along with airfare by Tropic Air and Amigo Dive; Black Beard Cruises, Ocean Reef Yacht Club of Grand Bahama and Body Glove. Each year the Legends of Diving event is made possible by the generous support of the dive industry. We really appreciate everyones support, says Jeff Rice, owner of Portage Quarry. This years event will be even bigger than last years. For more info visit www.portagequarry.com or www.internationallegendsofdiving.com.

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Bill Matthies is a divers diver. He has been connecting divers with the dive experience through his Minnesota Dive Shop and the Minnesota School of Diving for over 50 years. In Brainerd, Minnesota he is somewhat of a legend when it comes to old school teaching and taking diving to new depths. All of this is why it was easy to honor Matthies recently with the Dive Community Contribution Award for Exceptional Dedication to the Midwest Dive Community award.

The Minneapolis Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society started the award to honor contributions to diving in the Upper Midwest. Matthies received the societys first ever edition of the Dive Community Contribution Award for Exceptional Dedication

to the Midwest Dive Community in Minneapolis for his tireless contributions to the dive community in the area. Bill is an amazing guy, says Katrina Colby, a veteran diver with MSD. He is a father figure to all of us divers who spend time in the waters of Minnesota. I cant imagine the sport of diving without him.

A diver for over 52 years, Matthies has concentrated on teaching recreational and commercial diving. He founded the Minnesota School of Diving in 1959 and the Underwater Commercial Diver Corp. and Minnesota Commercial Diver Training Center in 1993.

Colby, who spends a lot of time on MSDs dive trips as well as some of their Weekly Fun Dives, says Matthies is one of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to diving that she knows. He is a teacher, a businessman, an author, Colby adds, He eats and sleeps diving. Not only does Bill know all about diving though, he is also incredibly passionate about the sport. It is contagious when you are around him. If there is anyone in Midwest diving, or even diving anywhere who deserves this award, Bill does.

Matthies has carried that passion on throughout the industry of diving over the years founding many of the dive organizations in the Upper Midwest. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors is legend in terms of the way it is organized and gets involved in the world of diving. The organization is the largest recreational diver certification agency in the world. As a testament to his longevity Matthies is PADI instructor 79.

Matthies MSD is one of only three diving schools in the United States offering Canadian Commercial Diver Certification, honored worldwide. Matthies is pretty proud of the accomplishment. In an earlier interview with Dive News, Matthies stated he would continue to teach as long as he could dive and with 50 plus years and counting he shows no signs of stopping.

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The beauty of Alpena, Michigan begins with the free flowing rivers and the expansive Lake Huron and then continues on in the underwater world that is a divers Mecca. Diving has always been the sport of those who can afford it yet it has enough of a draw that every Tom, Joe and Harry finds a way to get into a wet or dry suit. These days the average guy budgets in what he or she can to experience that world many visit vicariously through dive television shows. So it stands to reason, when the economy took a downturn diving felt it. Now, however, dive shops and charters everywhere have found their sea legs and are fighting back in order to bring the beloved sport back to a place where divers can enjoy it without having to choose between gas

money and air money. In Alpena the dive industry is leading the way so the rest of the nationwide dive community can follow suit and suit up.

Alpena is a divers dream. There are hundreds of miles of mine shafts and lakes in Northern Michigan. Home of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the population swells in the summer with the influx of divers while also continuing to serve as the commercial and cultural hub of Northern Michigan. Lake Huron is in its attic.

The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is number 13 in the national marine sanctuary system which extends from American Samoa to Massachusetts. Established to protect the waters shipwrecks, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary was the first Great Lakes sanctuary focused

solely on a large collection of underwater shipwrecks. It covers 448 square miles of northwest Lake Huron, off the northeast coast of Michigans Lower Peninsula. Divers can literally see many of the wrecks as they were when they sank and The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary along with the Thunder Bay Maritime Museum and a multitude of divers, continue to explore the waters of Alpena in order to bring history alive through the many shipwrecks. One would think this would drum up enough business on its own but in todays economy help is still needed and comes in the form of local dive shops, charters as well as other various dive oriented businesses. Stephanie Gandulla of the Great Lakes Marine Heritage Center said they have co-sponsored with 4th Element and now a new 3D rendering of the shipwrecks can


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be found on their website. The GLMGC is hoping this is yet another tool to attract visitors to the area. They worked directly with Jim, 4th Elements lead designer, in creating the renderings and placing them on the site. The project took seven weeks, Gandulla said. We wanted to show visitors what the waters around Alpena had to offer in terms of shipwrecks.

Thad Taylor, City Manager of Alpena says the city is also doing what it can to attract new divers. More divers are coming to Alpena every year, says Taylor. More divers are coming with their own boats. More charter services are available so it is a great place to come if you want to charter a boat. We are excited about a new business in town. A Glass Bottom Boat will be offering wreck tours during the summer season starting in June. The boat is owned by the same company based in Munising, MI, that does the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. I think people will love it. Taylor adds that during the off season they will also continue the Lighthouse Tours encouraging visitors to the area and showing divers just what they have to offer. The City of Alpena is experiencing new growth including offering additional attractions and restaurants and we are doing what we can to show divers that not only can they have a great time underwater but also above the surface as well, Taylor says. More and more divers are melding their dive trips into family vacations because it just makes economic sense. We have a new Mexican restaurant offering a seaside dining experience and they are even offering a food pavilion open to the public. Taylor adds the City is partnering with NOAA and has built a kiosk to offer information important to divers. We want divers to know the City of Alpena has their needs in mind, Taylor says.

Mike Connelly, of Thunder Bay Shores Marina, says he is hoping to spur renewed interest in the Marina by offering a summer garage sale offering over 20 years worth of treasures at greatly reduced prices. We are calling the sale a benefit of the recession, offering marine supplies and old propellers

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Attracting new divers to the area, as well as re-attracting old divers, is the battle cry of all dive oriented business in Alpena this year. Taylor says the business community doesnt just support the industry of diving for business purposes but that many of them

have personal connections to the industry too. Many of our business owners here in Alpena are divers themselves and so they understand the strain the economy has put on the sport, Taylor says. The bottom line is that a strong dive industry in the Alpena area is good for everyone. Joe Sobczak from Thunder Bay Scuba agrees. Things are getting better this year in fact better than I have seen it in the last eight years, says Sobczak. I havent a clue why things are improving but I am pleasantly pleased. Sobczak is currently seeking ways to keep it rolling. He even has a new instructor on staff to offer more classes. I do believe the sanctuary is a big part of the renewed interest, Sobczak says. But I also think

with everyone working together, the businesses, dive shops, charters and the Sanctuary, the locals are now more aware of the wrecks and have additional resources to find additional information making the concept of diving more interesting.

So you have to ask yourself, what does Alpena have that other areas dont that is now allowing their dive industry to grow? Apparently a whole lot of drive and cooperation within their community and perhaps that is the key.

About Rick StrattonRick is the founding publisher of the Dive News Network, and a diver with over 30 years of experience. Contact him at [email protected]

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It is called the Aquarium of the World with its incredible reefs, abundant marine life and blankets of coral and sponge. Underwater Belize offers diversity in diving found nowhere else in the world. Home to the second longest reef in the world, the diving offers walls beginning as shallow as 20-40 feet, marine life of all shapes and sizes and, of course, the famous Blue Hole. The coral reefs, mounds of underwater limestone and ledges trickling with sea life, some found only here, is rich, diverse and beautiful. The local underwater landscape and the ocean currents make Belize a divers fantasy dive gliding the currents in search of other-worldly life.

Belize is located in Central America. It is bordered to the north by Mexico, south and west by Guatemala, and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. It is on this east side divers discover a world so

rich with underwater life it is near impossible to take it all in. Sitting on the second largest reef system in the world, this area is a catalyst for life itselfand the diving is as diverse as the very animals that populate the local waters.

lighthouse Reef AtollThe Lighthouse reef atoll is 45 miles east of Belize City. It

is one of four atolls in area with Long Caye located in southern part of Belize. Long Caye provides a habitat for a lot of tropical wildlife. It is surrounded by walls of corals and the marine eco-system appears to go on forever. The Half Moon Caye Bird Sanctuary is located here and The Great Blue Hole is not far away. Dive spots such as The Aquarium, Half Moon Wall and Cathedral are found in this neighborhood as well. Long Caye offers divers a chance to dive in an area so vast and diverse you feel like you have your own private diving area.

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side of the island. This incredible, natural formation offers homes to some of the most diverse marine life in the world. This is where the sea turtles come to hang out and the Whale sharks come together to feed. The rich currents surrounding the reef offer food to everyone, from the manta ray to the clown fish. The colors spread throughout this undersea vista paint the perfect picture of our underwater world. To the east of Barrier Reef are three atoll reefs, Turneffe, Glovers and Lighthouse. Deep marine trenches separate the two reefs creating an imaginary line in the sand that dares a diver to cris-cross back and forth trying to take it all in.

Great Blue HoleA blue hole is a submarine cave or underwater sinkhole.

They are also called vertical caves. The Blue Hole in Belize is located in the center of Lighthouse Reef and is a -mile across and 480 ft. deep. It was formed during several episodes of Quaternary glaciation when sea levels were much lower. Originally explored by Jacques Cousteau, divers come from all over the world to experience diving into the deep blue waters of the Great Blue Hole. Capn Ron, owner of St Georges Caye Resort, says he understands the draw of the Blue Hole. It is an incredible thing to see but an even more incredible thing to dive, says Capn Ron. Our resort is on a small private island and we are the only business for miles around. When divers come stay in one of our twelve cabanas or one of the seven Divers Den Lodge rooms the Blue Hole is always on the list of dives they want to do. Capn Ron has been in the resort business in Belize long enough now he understands what gets divers to

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head in their direction. Diving in Belize is world class, says Capn Ron. The water is warm, 84o in summer and 78o in winter and the vis is always good. We get a lot of customers from the Midwest especially the Chicago area as well as Texas, Ohio and New York. They all know about the diving, its legendary. I mean who wouldnt want to come and dive where Cousteau did?

Capn Ron adds that a lot of the dive sites in the Belize area are not on any map youll find. Most dive sites are on GPS, Capn Ron says. We go out and find the

best ones and punch them into the system. There are some with names, like Lighthouse Reef and such, but for the most part dive operators seek out their own sites to take divers too. Capn Ron adds the typical depth is 0-60 ft. The typical visibility is 30-100 ft. You couldnt ask for much better than that, he says.

From the sky, the Barrier Reef is an unbroken chain hugging the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and inside the reefs the water is shallow and clear. The water depths cause the hue to begin at

light green and then plunge into deep blues. Teresa Parkey of Hugh Parkeys Belize Dive Connection says one of the biggest draws to Belize is the Barrier Reef. I have been in Belize 24 years, Parkey says, and we still get a lot of customers who come looking for the famous reef diving. Our customers from the Midwest are seeking the diversity of the diving here. There are miles and miles of opportunities for divers here. Parkey says the season really gets busy in the Spring. Its coming up around to the full moons during the Spring season and the Whale

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shark trips ramp up then, Parkey says. They are feeding on the snapper spawn and so this is a good time to come and see them. Larry Conner, the Aggressor Fleet business development manager, says he believes Belize is a great place to dive because it is also a simple destination to get to. There are a lot of airlines that fly in and out so it isnt difficult to reach us, Connor says. Places such as Half Moon Key and Long Key are great dive sites where the water is shallow and not far across so we can go and anchor in the area for a long time and divers can just have a great time. Connor suggests diving the Great Blue Hole too. The Blue Hole is a great place to dive, Connor says. It is an interesting dive and the walls are beautiful.

We did a private charter for a company some time back and they mounted a camera in there and let it run for six days. They were using the film footage in a restaurant to give it an aquarium feel. That gives you a sense of the sea life there.

Connor adds there are interesting things to do in Belize City too. There are some Mayan Ruins and an interesting zoo that was actually built into the woods, Connor says. This is not a one shot dive area though. You are going to dive here once and youll want to come back, but thats okwed love to have you.

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St. Croix (U.S. Virgin iSlandS)

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Dancer Fleet 305.669.9391 www.dancerfleet.com

Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat 679.992.4001 dolphinbaydivers.comKoro Sun 970.209.4265 www.korosunresort.com

Qamea Resort & Spa 649.360.0217 www.qamea.com

Wananavu 679.669.4433 www.wananavu.com

Juliet Sailing & Diving 866.558.5438 www.sailjuliet.com

Buddy Dive Resort 599.717.5080.518 www.buddydive.com

Deep Blue Adventures 888.266.2209 www.deepblueadventures.com

Quest Dive Adventures 770.992.8414 www.questdive.com

Sunset House 800.854.4767 www.sunsethouse.com

Southern Cross Club 800.899.2582 www.southerncrossclub.com

Divetech@Cobal Coast Dive Resort 888.946.5656 divetech.com cobaltcoast.com

CoSta riCaQuest Dive Adventures 770.992.8414 www.questdive.com




PHiliPPinESAtlantis Dive Resort 775.588.0500 www.atlantishotel.comDeep Blue Adventures 888.266.2209 www.deepblueadventures.com

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Key Dives 800.344.7352 www.keydives.com

Juliet Sailing & Diving 866.558.5438 www.sailjuliet.com

Sea Experience 954.770.3483 www.seaxp.com

Conch Republic Divers 800.274.3483 www.conchrepublicdivers.com

Horizon Divers 305.453.3535 www.horizondivers.com

Fly & Sea Dive Adventures 888.995.DIVE(3483) www.redseadiving.ca Learning Through Travel 516.781.5556 www.learningthroughtravel.com

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Calypso Beach Retreat 303.264.8333 www.calypsobeachretreat.com

FiJiBeqa Lagoon Resort 800.542.3454 www.beqalagoonresort.com


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Divi Resorts 954.545.0269 www.diviresorts.com

Abyss Dive Center 52.984.873.2164 www.abyssdivecenter.com

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Crystal River Watersports (352) 795-7033 www.diveorlando.com

The Dive Station (407) 843-3483 www.divestation.comThe Scuba Center (561) 278-7020 www.scubadelray.com

CUraCaoOcean Encounters 800.932.6237 www.oceanencounters.com

BVI Scuba 284.540.2222 www.bviscubaco.com

Jost Van Dyke 800.778.8066www.jostvandyke.com

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Sea Robin 951.824.9073 www.searobincozumel.com

Scuba Du 310.684.5556 www.scubadu.com

Island DreamsTravel 800.346.6116 www.divetrip.com

Dive Provo 649.946.5040 www.diveprovo.com

Oasis Divers 649.946.1128 www.oasisdivers.com

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Bequia Dive Adventures 784.458.3826 www.bequiadiveadventures.com

Albatros Charters 888.333.4643 www.cozumel-fishing.com

BlueBubbleScuba 987.872.4240 www.bluebubble.com

Lembeh Hills Resort www.LembehHills.com 62.812.441.18.000

Tasik Ria Resort Spa & Diving 62.431 -.824.445 www.tasikria.com

Hugh Parkeys 888.223.5403 www.belizediving.com

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Walkers Dive Charters 561.253.4294 www.walkersdivecharters.com

Off The Wall Adventures 863.709-9253 www.offthewalladventures.com



Amoray Dive Resort 1-800-426-6729 www.amoray.com


Red Mangrove 00593.2.3823801/3823941 www.redmangrove.com

Caribbean Dive Shop 504.831.7017 www.caribbeandiveshop.com

Narcosis Scuba Center 727.934.6474 www.narcosisscuba.com

Blue Ocean Marine Pty.Ltd. 415.830.3846 www.abyssworld.com

Deep Blue Resort 011.504.95.76.36.97 www.deepblueutila.com

Aquatic Pleasures 704.734.1174 www.divenowworklater.comAquatic Safaris & Divers Emporium 910.392.4386 www.aquaticsafaris.com

Cape Fear Dive Center 910.458.7390 www.capefeardivecenter.comDiscovery Diving Co. 252.728.2265 www.discoverydiving.com

Olympus Dive Center 252.726.9432 www.olympusdiving.comOuter Banks Diving 252.986.1056 www.outerbanksdiving.comRum Runner Dive Shop 252.439.4390 www.rumrunnerdiveshop.com

Divin Dawgs 252.638.3432 www.divindawgs.com

Diver Style Scuba 704.289.2089 www.diverstyle.com

Atlantis Charters 252.728.6244 www.atlantischarters.net

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The Blue Dolphin Dive Center & Travel 336.760.9226 www.bluedolphindive.comUnder Pressure Diving (June-Aug) 757.537.6524 www.capt-jt.com

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SherWood MaGnuM reGulaTorA compact, precision-crafted dive

light, the Sherwood Magnum is the regulator of choice for many professional and recreational divers. Two primary-flow ports boost outlet pressure to the second stage for easier breathing and make this regulator a favorite. It also has a balanced piston design providing easy breathing as tank pressure decreases. For more info visit www.sherwoodscuba.com

FroG SpiTLook out amphibious mask users,

theres a new awesome and fascinating defogger in town and it goes by the sensuous and sophisticated name of Frog Spit. This formidable fog free focus formula is not really extracted from friendly fearless frogs; it really is a secret concentrated formula that once applied to your mask can last up to 3-4 dives. Developed for cold waters, it is used to provide long lasting lens protection whether diving at the North Pole, tropical waters, or where no frog has ever gone before. Place a small amount on mask, rub vigorously, rinse, and go diving. This is an easy-to-use fast track mask defogger. For more info visit www.frogspit.com.

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monitor so the torch will automatically adjust the intensity of the light to maintain internal temperature within safety limits. This is one of the safer dive lights made today. It provides protection against over-discharge on the Lithium Battery and is driven by a constant current bias circuit. The DIVMAX 01 has two modes of light intensity adjustment, a Step adjustment and Continuous adjustment with multiple flash modes. As an added incentive the Maxspect Dive Light also sports a remaining battery life indicator: Green (75%), Red (15%), Flashing Red (10%) For more info visit www.Maxspect.com.

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