Books on Digital Imaging for the Underwater Photographer

:A new book to help underwater photographers bring out the best in their shots.

Thumbs Down

sloppy captaining on a Red Sea live-aboard.

Dive Trip Tipping Nearly Universal
but there's disagreement on the amounts and the recipients

A survey of our readers has brought out a wide range of differences in tipping behaviors, highlighting why they tip well, when they don't tip, and who should be on the receiving end. And, how managers may withhold tips from employees put in a general kitty. Get the full story

DUI BC Recall

specific problems lead to a recall of 3,500 new BCs.

A Relationship Between Bends and Migraines

and how it ties in with those with PFO.

Florida Shark Feeding Ban is Final ... Maybe

A state agency bans shark feeding, but the industry sues to overturn.

Divers Left Floating as Agencies Go Bankrupt
travel insurance no longer helps

Three big travel agencies belly up, leaving plenty of divers in the lurch, while their deposits and payments disappear. We name names and offer ideas to protect yourself.

Two Boat Sinkings and a Blue Hole Death

A live-aboard sinks in the Sea of Cortez, more information on the Wave Dancer Tragedy, and an experienced diver disappears in Belize's Blue Hole on a guided dive with Ramon's Beach Resort.

Nikonos V Production Stopped

Body production soon to be stopped, accessories may follow

New Free Service for Subscribers

Subscribers to the printed newsletter can now sign up for a special email alert service that: sends you timely alerts on dive information that you need. Subscribers can find more details and can sign up by following the links in the Print Subscribers' Area.

And ...

A new form of freediving, what's behind the lobster scream, a warning on Hepatitis C for travelers, a special e-mail service for Undercurrent print subscribers and much, much more.

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