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Marine Environment
Where Have Hawaii’s Fish Gone?, check home aquariums back on the mainland, 7/09 Hurricane Omar Damages Bonaire’s Reefs But Saves Its Eels, 4/09 Get Shark Fin Soup off U.S. Restaurant Menus, Get Shark Fin Soup off U.S. Restaurant Menus 3/09
NOAA Charges Florida Dive Boats with Illegal Spearfishing, 2/09 Serious Diver Impact on the Red Sea, 1/09 So How Are the Oceans Really Doing?So How Are the Oceans Really Doing?,10/08
Maui Dive Shop Must Pay $550,000 for Wrecking Reefs, 3/08 Divers’ and Snorkelers’ Sunscreen Is Killing Off Coral, 3/08 The Brief on REEF, 1/08
REEF Field Survey, Kona, Hawaii, tax-deductible “immersion training”, 1/08 Calculate Your Carbon Fin-Print, 10/07 Pacific Lionfish Now Common in Caribbean, 9/07
Eliminating Underwater Terrorists, 8/07 Help With Project Cozumel, 7/07 Divers' Feedback on Global Warming, 3/07
The Joy of Freediving, 3/07 Turn Up the Heat on Climate Change Global Warming, 1/07 Can Coral Reefs Survive Global Warming? Global Warming, 1/07
Undercurrent Saves Reefs Saves Reefs, 1/07 Show Me the Money, 8/06 Cathy Church and the Cayman Islands Coral Crisis, 5/06
Yap, Post Typhoon, 7/05 Dead Fish, Dying Reefs: what happens when divers feed fish
, 2/05		 Divers in the Tsunami: divers caught in the wave
, 2/05

also see Tsumani Damage sidebar in same as above
Divers Rehabilitate Reef , 10/04 Mike Ball Returns to Fight Global Warming
(see sidebar, p.5), 7/04		 Divers and Home AquariumsDivers and Home Aquariums
if you want to conserve reefs, why do you have that aquarium? 4/04
No Touching the Reef?
(see sidebar, p.10), 2/04		 Is a "No Touching the Reef" Policy Sound?
a reader wonders, a scientist answers, 2/04		 El Niño WeakensEl Nino Weakens
(see sidebar, p. 3) 3/03
Men With Big AbsMen With Big Abs
Fines against abalone divers, (see sidebar p. 7), 10-02		 Bad News for Elkhorn Coral: Fecal Bacteria is the KillerBad News for Elkhorn Coral: Fecal Bacteria is the Killer
(see sidebar p. 13), 7-02		 What Divers are Roughest on the Reef?What Divers are Roughest on the Reef?
the answer is not what you might expect, 7-02
Here Come the HurricanesHere Come the Hurricanes
what to do if Omar or Sally comes your way, 5-02		 When the Little Boy Comes, the Big Boys LeaveWhen the Little Boy Comes, the Big Boys Leave
the coming effects of El Niño, 4-02		 Eternal Reefs RevisitedEternal Reefs Revisited
(see sidebar page 10), 4-02
Think You've Made Your Last Dive?Think You've Made Your Last Dive?
let your eternal reef give you one more for eternity, 2-02		 The State of the World's ReefsThe State of the World's Reefs
10-01 		The Truth About San Salvador's AlgaeThe Truth About San Salvador's Algae
(see sidebar, p. 6), 8/01
Touched to DeathTouched to Death
(see sidebar, page 6), 7-01		 Coral, Science and George W.Coral, Science and George W.
(see sidebar, page 9), 5-01		 Blast Fishing: Slim pickings, yet major damageBlast Fishing: Slim pickings, yet major damage
(see sidebar, page 3), 4-01
Divers Witness Mexican CarnageDivers Witness Mexican Carnage
when marine parks are no refuge, 7-00		 Klein Bonaire Rescued from DevelopersKlein Bonaire Rescued from Developers
(see sidebar, page 4), 2-00 		Eating Fish (pc)Eating Fish (pc)
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Crumbling CoralCrumbling Coral
10-97 		How El Niño is affecting dive travelHow El Niño is affecting dive travel
10-97 		Paradise Reef Pier, CozumelParadise Reef Pier, Cozumel
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Marine Life
    Death of a Shark Diver, ReduxDeath of a Shark Diver, Redux, dive ops rely on sharks for business, but it comes at a price, 7/09
Belize Says Sharks Aren’t Endangered; Maldives Bans Their Killing, 5/09 Sales of “Shark Shields” Soar in Australia, 5/09 Real Aquarium Diving, 4/09
Get A Magnifying GlassGet A Magnifying Glass, 4/09 The Shark Hunt Continues at Cocos Island, 3/09 What’s All the Fuss About Over Abalone?, 2/09
Even You Could Learn from These Kids’ Dive Books, 10/08 Help Keep Hawaiian Fish Out of Aquariums, 04/08 The Death of A Shark Diver, will it affect shark dive trips in the Bahamas?, 04/08
Please Don’t Feed the Fish
why would anyone think Cheez Whiz is good for them?, 3/08		 Dolphin Speak, 2/08 Those Guides Who Manhandle FishThose Guides Who Manhandle Fish
and why we should avoid them, 2/08
The Brief on REEF, 1/08 Survey Fish Year Round, 1/08 Shark Sign Language, 8/07
More Must-Read Fish ID Books , 6/07 Know Your Fish: Must-Read Books for Divers, 5/07 Hawaii Takes a Bite Out of Shark Tours, 4/07
Dive boats hassle Utila's whale sharks..., 9/05 What's Up With Harassment, 1/05 Shark Be Gone, 1/05
Manta Wars in Micronesia , 10/04  Shark Research Institute , 10/04 Diver's Shark Tales from Around the Globe: we love sharks, they don't always love us, 7/04
Diving with Great Whites
(see sidebar, p.14), 7/04		 Jean-Michel Cousteau Tells All: says critters died to be in dad's documentaries, 7/04 New Magazine for Shark Divers
(see sidebar p. 13), 6/04
Florida's Great Whites
(see sidebar, p.12), 3/04		 Puffer (de)Fingers Intruder
(see sidebar p. 2), 1/04		 Whale RiderWhale Rider
(see sidebar p. 4), 9/03
U.S. Great White DivingU.S. Great White Diving
(see sidebar, p. 9), 6-03		 Coral Reef AdventureCoral Reef Adventure
IMAX film by Howard and Michelle Hall, (see sidebar p 15), 5/03		 Electronic Shark Repellent VindicatedElectronic Shark Repellent Vindicated
(see sidebar p. 2), 5/03
The 15-foot Octopus is Alive and WellThe 15-foot Octopus is Alive and Well
(see sidebar, p. 12) 4/03		 More About Shark FeedingMore About Shark Feeding
(see sidebar, p. 11) 2/03 		Thumbs DownThumbs Down
Maui Dive Shop masters harassing marine life, (see sidebar p. 10), 7-02
Great White Sharks Migrate Thousands of MilesGreat White Sharks Migrate Thousands of Miles
(see sidebar, page 14) 3/02 		Brand New Paul Humann ID BooksBrand New Paul Humann ID Books
(see sidebar, page 5) 3/02		 REEF's Science Saves the Goliath GrouperREEF's Science Saves the Goliath Grouper
(see sidebar, page 3) 3/02
What You See When You Dive DeeperWhat You See When You Dive Deeper
(see sidebar, p.11), 2/02		 Caribbean Whale SlaughterCaribbean Whale Slaughter
(see sidebar, p.5), 2/02		 Florida Shark Feeding Ban is Final ... MaybeFlorida Shark Feeding Ban is Final ... Maybe
(see sidebar, page 11) 1-02
Great Whites Visit CatalinaGreat Whites Visit Catalina
(see sidebar p. 8), 8-01 		$5,000 Reward for Errant Spearfisherman$5,000 Reward for Errant Spearfisherman
(see sidebar p. 7), 8-01		 Shark Feeding Debate Continues in FloridaShark Feeding Debate Continues in Florida
Dive industry faces opposition, 7-01. Sidebars in this section include "A Cousteau Shark Slaughter" and "Pavlov's Shark"
What's Next, Tridacna Clams?What's Next, Tridacna Clams?
Problems from dumping exotics in the sea (see sidebar, page 2), 2-01 		Strange Findings in the DeepStrange Findings in the Deep
(see sidebar, page 3), 1-01 		Beached WhalesBeached Whales
(see sidebar, page 10), 8-00
Inflatable SharksInflatable Sharks
(see sidebar, page 11), 6-99		 Harassing Marine LifeHarassing Marine Life
9-98		 Orca vs SharkOrca vs Shark
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Sailfish AttackSailfish Attack
(see sidebar, page 4), 1-97		 Surveying Reef FishSurveying Reef Fish
9-96 		Feeding SharksFeeding Sharks
(see sidebar, page 6), 7-96
Shark AttackShark Attack
8-95 		Sharks off FloridaSharks off Florida
9-94 		CD-ROMsCD-ROMs
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Dive Industry
    Scuba and Swimming, 7/09
Aussie Liveaboard Gives Divers a Wild Ride, 6/09 Organizing a Group Dive Trip: Part II, handling group discounts, deposits and important details, 5/09 Do These Stunts Really Promote Diving?, 5/09
“This Industry Isn’t Run By Divers Anymore”, reader feedback from sport divers and industry professionals, 5/09 Creating One Big Happy Group Dive Trip, plenty of work, plenty of hassles, 4/09 Thinking About a Dive Trip?, 3/09
The Aggressor and Peter Hughes Fleets: Now Under One Owner, 1/09 When There’s Not Enough Divers, what dive operators do about it, for better or for worse, 10/08 Rest in Peace - - Underwater, 8/08
The Last Word on Dive Tipping, rules for American divers maybe even I can observe, 7/08 A Brief History of the Wetsuit, 6/08 What Happens If You Miss the Boat?, 6/08
Tipping on Dive Trips: Part II, 6/08 Oh, Did We Mention the Fuel Surcharge?, and can divers do anything about it, even if they paid in full?, 04/08 Readers’ Dive Tips, 04/08
Dealing with “Difficult” Divers, a former liveaboard captain’s perspective on customer service, 04/08 Aquatic Encounters Is Taking a Sabbatical, 04/08 Divers Want Marine Parks - - But Don’t Want to Pay for Them, 3/08
Why Technical Training is Worth Your Time, 2/08 We Want Your Tips About Tipping, 2/08 Diving, The Rich Person’s Sport, a stroll through the DEMA convention, 1/08
Diving Pioneers and Innovators Tell All In New Book, 10/07 New Online Benefits for Subscribers, New Online Benefits for Subscribers9/07 The Worst Kind of Name-Dropping, 9/07
Is the Travel Info You Need Online?, 8/07 Diving Fantasy Versus Reality, 7/07 So How Many Divers Are There, Really, 7/07
Part II: How Many Divers Are There?, 6/07 How Many Divers Are There?, 5/07 The Worst Job in the Diving World, 2/07
Smart New Products Debut at DEMA, 1/07 Ladies, Avoid This Dive Instructor, 1/07 Stingray City Tours Continue Despite Irwin's Death, 10/06
The Dive Industry and the Internet, Part V, 9/06 Dive Stores, the Internet and the Industry, Part IV, 8/06 Cattle Refund, 8/06
Divers, The Internet and the Industry: Part II, 6/06 Divers, the Internet and the Industry, Divers, the Internet and the Industry5/06 DEMA's Las Vegas Show and new products, 1/06
Diving Gratuities: Part II Diving Gratuities: Part II— when and how we tip, 4/05 Dwindling DEMA 2004: the Houston Texas show, 1/05 The Caymans, Ivan, and You , 10/04
Reader's Report, Part II: airline problems and attitudes, 9/04 Subscriber Asks: Did I Get Gouged? (see sidebar, p.15), 8/04
Fly-By-Night Training
(see sidebar, p.8), 6/04
Gender Bias (see sidebar, p. 4) 6/04
 How "Advanced" are Advanced Divers?, mistaking "advanced" for "experienced", 5/04
NABS Nabs a Niche, national organization for African-American divers, 3/04
Thumbs Down: Short Fills from Lanaina Divers (see sidebar, p. 2) 3/04 Thumbs Down in Placencia (see sidebar, p. 5) 2/04 Traveling Divers Beware (see sidebar, p. 2) 2/04
Shark Feeding Stops Shark Feeding Stops
$25 Million Suit for Lost Leg, 1/2004
The Evolution of DANThe Evolution of DAN (see sidebar, p. 11) 10/03
 High and DryHigh and Dry when dive operators overbook, 10/03
Price Discrimination, Part IIPrice Discrimination, Part II (see sidebar, p. 11) 9/03 Should Female Divers Beware?Should Female Divers Beware? (see sidebar, p. 2) 9/03 Discriminatory PricingDiscriminatory Pricing
(see sidebar, p. 4) 8/03
Summer Reads for Divers Summer Reads for Divers, [View as html]
... five classics not to miss, 7/03		 The Scubascam Lingers OnThe Scubascam Lingers On
(see sidebar, p.7), 6-03		 Want to Buy A Tropical Timeshare?Want to Buy A Tropical Timeshare?
how to avoid the mistakes of ripped-off divers, 5/03
Essential Dive BooksEssential Dive Books
(see sidebar p. 12), 5/03		 The Diver's Alert Network Saga ContinuesThe Diver's Alert Network Saga Continues
an investigative reporter raises some serious questions
2/03 		Death of a Free Dive ChampionDeath of a Free Dive Champion
but who is to blame?, 1/03
DAN Founder Retires DAN Founder Retires, [View as html]
amid controversy ... and serious questions, 1/03		 How's Business?How's Business?
diving equipment sales down sharply, (see sidebar p. 12), 10-02		 Skin Diver Magazine Shuts DownSkin Diver Magazine Shuts Down
(see sidebar p. 10), 10-02
Diver's Stiffed as LCD Leaves Little CaymanDiver's Stiffed as LCD Leaves Little Cayman
(see sidebar p. 9), 11/02		 Has Ocean Realm Sunk without a Trace?Has Ocean Realm Sunk without a Trace?
(see sidebar, p. 11) 2-02		 Three Magazines for Experienced DiversThree Magazines for Experienced Divers
inside information on the serious side of the sport, 2-02
They've Got BallsThey've Got Balls
(see sidebar p. 3), 7-02		 That Solo Diving CertificationThat Solo Diving Certification
is it worth the paper it's printed on?, 5-02		 Chain Stores, Catalogues, and the Internet: The Future of Dive Shops?Chain Stores, Catalogues, and the Internet: The Future of Dive Shops?
(see sidebar, page 7) 5-02
Brand New Paul Humann ID BooksBrand New Paul Humann ID Books
(see sidebar, page 5) 3-02		 Readers Lose Money with ScubacanReaders Lose Money with Scubacan
do we have a scuba scam here?, 2-02		 Dive Trip Tipping Nearly UniversalDive Trip Tipping Nearly Universal
but there's disagreement on the amounts and recipients,1-02
Divers Left Floating as Agencies Go BankruptDivers Left Floating as Agencies Go Bankrupt
travel insurance no longer helps, 1-02		 The Alternative to ScubaThe Alternative to Scuba
freediving rises in stature, 10-01 		The Bitter Legacy of Jacques CousteauThe Bitter Legacy of Jacques Cousteau
(see sidebar, p. 6) 9-01
High Art or Abysmal Hype?High Art or Abysmal Hype?
Equipment to die for, 7-01		 PADI Brings Tech Diving to the MassesPADI Brings Tech Diving to the Masses
3-01		 How's This for a Diving Record?How's This for a Diving Record?
(see sidebar, page 5), 1-01
Ms. DiverMs. Diver
a look at two new women's dive pubs, 8-00		 Sea Contacts BrouhahaSea Contacts Brouhaha
6-00		 Live by the Internet, Die by the InternetLive by the Internet, Die by the Internet
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Who's Who at What URL?Who's Who at What URL?
(see sidebar, page 11), 5-99		 Dive Industry ReportDive Industry Report
4-99		 Editor's NotesEditor's Notes
On DEMA, travel, & trouble, 2-99
Skin Diver editor gets sackedSkin Diver editor gets sacked
9-97		 End of See & SeaEnd of See & Sea
6-97		 In Depth joins UndercurrentIn Depth joins Undercurrent
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Diving Insurance, Legal, Disputes
    Passport Tips for Traveling Divers, 7/09
Dive Instructor Jailed for Being Alone With Her Boss, 7/09 Did Gabe Watson Get Away With Murder?Did Gabe Watson Get Away With Murder?, 7/09 Why You Need Trip Insurance Now, dive companies closing, job layoffs, flu pandemics - - what’s next?, 6/09
Trip Leader’s Risk, 4/09 Rebreather Firm Wins Its First U.S. Lawsuit, did diver error or product liability cause a user’s death?, 2/09 Did This Diver Fake His Own Death?, 2/09
Fiji Divers Caught in Pricing Battle at Garden Island Resort, 10/08 To The Very Depths: Peter Bennett’s Family Album, 9/08 Dive Instructor Charged with Homicide, 9/08
Can You Make Any Changes to a Dive Release?, 9/08 Divers, Sign Your Life Away: Part II, 9/08 Divers, Sign Your Life Away: Part I, 8/08
Want to Sue That Dive Shop? Good Luck, 6/08 Maui Dive Shop Must Pay $550,000 for Wrecking Reefs, 3/08 Disabled Diver Sues DAN and Coast Guard for Negligence, 10/07
A Good Reason for Car Rental Insurance, 10/07 Yongala Victim’s Husband Denies Murder, Sues Insurer, 8/07 Dive Equipment Insurance Claims Dive Equipment Insurance Claims, 6/07
Part II: How Many Divers Are There?, 6/07 What Happened to Larry Smith's Liveaboard?, 6/07 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Won't Cover Bent Diver's Chamber Costs, 3/07
On the Run in Panama, 3/07 When Do You Need Dive Travel Insurance?, When Do You Need Dive Travel Insurance? 2/07 Do Life Insurers Discriminate Against Divers?, 10/06
Those Dreadful Liability Releases, 9/06 When a Passport Isn't Enough, When a Passport Isn't Enough9/06 When a Liability Waiver Doesn't Count, 7/06
Warranties on Scuba Gear, 7/06 Is the Nekton Damaging Bloody Bay?, 7/06 Do You have the Right Diver Insurance?, Do You have the Right Diver Insurance?6/06
Nekton Pilot Plays Reservation Roulette, 5/06 DAN-Insured Divers Remain Fully Covered in Chamber Dispute, 4/06 Recovering Stolen Photo Gear and Rebreathers; Look to eBay , 3/06
Massachusetts Wreck Plunderer Returns Artifacts , 3/06 DAN Insurance: Rejected by Some Chambers, 2/06 PADI Anti-Defamation Lawsuit Tossed Out, 2/06
Bent diver's insurance company bails out when his dive was too deep; will your insurance carrier be there?, 1/06 Diver forced to pay PADI's legal costs as jury rejects his story, 1/06 Roatan Thumbs Down: Bananarama sets 45 minute bottom time, 10/05
When Your Checked Dive Bag Disappears; readers report, 8/05 Thumbs Down: DeSoto Divers of Florida, 7/05 Unfriendly Skies for Divers: Rules and restrictions for divers, 6/05
The Plot for Your Next Pulp Fiction Novel, 5/05 Court Upholds Fish Feeding Ban, 4/05 Thumbs Down: Advanced Diving in Placencia, Belize, 4/05
Broken Leg, Malaria, SARS: Broken Leg, Malaria, SARS:your insurance may not cover you, 1/05 Coast Guard to the Rescue?, 1/05 Thumbs Down:
Plaza Resort Bonaire, 9/04
Only in California, 9/04 New Jersey Court Deals Blow to Liability Waiver
daughter can sue though dead dad signed a waiver, 6/04		 Readers Report on Equipment InsuranceReaders Report on Equipment Insurance
is your homeowner's or renter's policy good enough?, 6/04
The Quirks of Equipment Insurance: changes make replacement tougher, 5/04 Divers Prevail vs. Scubacan
(see sidebar, p.6), 4/04
 Diver Sued for Abandoning Buddy, is he liable for her death? 3/04
PADI Takes on Website (see sidebar, p. 11) 1/04

 Shark Feeding Stops: $25 Million Suit for Lost Leg (see sidebar, p. 15) 1/04 Court Dismisses Andrea Doria SuitCourt Dismisses Andrea Doria Suit 10/03
Aussies Mean BusinessAussies Mean Business
(see sidebar, p. 12) 8/03		 Travel Insurance? Credit Card Refund? Don't Count On ItTravel Insurance? Credit Card Refund? Don't Count On It
(see sidebar, p. 11) 8/03		 That PADI Liability Release: Win OneThat PADI Liability Release: Win One
(see sidebar, p. 11) 3/03
That PADI Liability Release: Lose OneThat PADI Liability Release: Lose One
(see sidebar, p. 10) 3/03 		Hartford Insurance Tries to Stiff Diver's WidowHartford Insurance Tries to Stiff Diver's Widow
(see sidebar, p. 8)
2/03 		New Diving HeroesNew Diving Heroes
(see sidebar, p. 11), 1/03
The Suit Against Peter Hughes SettledThe Suit Against Peter Hughes Settled
Wave Dancer victims say justice wasn't done, 10-02		 Thumbs DownThumbs Down
Bonaire thefts from rented cars (see sidebar p. 11), 10-02		 Scubacan Sued SuccessfullyScubacan Sued Successfully
(see sidebar, p. 2), 10-02
Murder at Eighty Feet?Murder at Eighty Feet?
(see sidebar p. 8), 7-02		 That Sinking Feeling: What dope came up with those scuba warnings?That Sinking Feeling: What dope came up with those scuba warnings?
(see sidebar p. 6), 7-02		 No Conclusions in Belize about Wave Dancer DeathsNo Conclusions in Belize about Wave Dancer Deaths
(see sidebar, page 5) 6/02
$35 Million Suit Filed in Diving Death$35 Million Suit Filed in Diving Death
(see sidebar p. 9), 5-02		 DAN Faces off with DEPP on Dive Equipment InsuranceDAN Faces off with DEPP on Dive Equipment Insurance
(see sidebar p. 14), 4-02		 Picking up the Pieces: The Misadventures of Tropical AdventuresPicking up the Pieces: The Misadventures of Tropical Adventures
(see sidebar, page 11)3-02
Travel Insurance in a Time of TerrorismTravel Insurance in a Time of Terrorism
(see sidebar, p. 6) 10-01		 When a Grouper Eats Your ComputerWhen a Grouper Eats Your Computer
... there's insurance to cover it, 9-01		 When a Travel Agent Sticks to "Its Rules"When a Travel Agent Sticks to "Its Rules"
"standard" business practice is lousy business practice, 8-01
When Your Ship Leaves Without YouWhen Your Ship Leaves Without You
Will travel insurance bail you out? 7-01		 Tips About Dive ReleasesTips About Dive Releases
(see sidebar, page 5) 6-01		 Miami ViceMiami Vice
Theft of Pelican hard cases (see sidebar, page 2) 5-01
Are You Diving Naked?Are You Diving Naked?
Why your dive insurance may not cover what YOU want 4-01		 The Truth About Dive Releases, Part IIThe Truth About Dive Releases, Part II
4-01		 The Truth About Dive Releases, Part IThe Truth About Dive Releases, Part I
3-01
Made a Deposit Then Stayed Home?Made a Deposit Then Stayed Home?
... and the resort kept your money?, 2-01		 To Feed or Not to FeedTo Feed or Not to Feed
Florida fish feeding ban, 10-00		 $31 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Diver$31 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Diver
(see sidebar, page 9), 7-00
Insured Against Uprisings?Insured Against Uprisings?
7-00		 Travel Insurers Contacts and RatesTravel Insurers Contacts and Rates
7-00		 ReleasesReleases
(see sidebar, page11), 5-00
Don't Event Think About ItDon't Event Think About It
(see sidebar, page 13), 8-99		 Other Insurance for DiversOther Insurance for Divers
4-98		 Trip Cancellation InsuranceTrip Cancellation Insurance
3-98
Dive-related Financial
Extra Costs on Your Next Dive Trip: Part II, missed dives, tips and fuel surcharges, 4/09 What You’ll Pay on Your Next Dive TripWhat You'll Pay on Your Next Dive Trip, the latest on trip pricing and “hidden” fees, 1/09 Tipping on Dive Trips: Part I, how much do you tip, and to whom?, 5/08
A Major Risk: When the Dive Operator Doesn’t Take Plastic, 2/08 Thumbs Down: AquaCat, 10/07 The Costs of Dive Shop Travel, 5/07
Tax deductible diving for the Boston Aquarium, 10/05 Diving Gratuities: Part II when and how we tip, 4/05 High Cost of Cuban Diving, 3/05
Diving Gratuities, 3/05 Prepaid Diving Part II: what happens if you choose not to go?, 2/05 Prepaid Diving: what happens if you choose not to go?, 1/05
When the Weather Cancels Your Diving: can you get a refund? it depends , When the Weather Cancels Your Diving 10/04 Want to Buy A Tropical Timeshare? Want to Buy A Tropical Timeshare?, [View as html]
how to avoid the mistakes of ripped-off divers, 5/03		 Perseverance Pays OffPerseverance Pays Off
(refund of cancelled trip by credit card bank) (see sidebar, p. 9) 3/03
Can't Pay with Plastic?Can't Pay with Plastic?
tell them to "use it or lose it", 7-02		 Get Rid of Your Pesos and Help the KidsGet Rid of Your Pesos and Help the Kids, 3/02
(see sidebar, page 10)		 Credit Card Surcharges Credit Card Surcharges
2-00
New Credit Card Fees New Credit Card Fees
(see sidebar, page 10), 6-99		 Credit Card Surcharges Credit Card Surcharges
1-99		 Asian Dive Prices Asian Dive Prices
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