Working to Know More
With a foundation in community-focused research and a dedication to developing the next generation of researchers, Zachary Schlader, PhD, has developed his career into an impactful model of scholarship, mentorship, […]
Alert Diver Issue: Q3 2026
Cozumel
Cozumel, a tiny gem of an island in the Caribbean Sea, is nestled across from mainland Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo near the eastern tip of the Yucatán […]
Dry Diving in a Hyperbaric System
Recreational divers learn about the need for a hyperbaric chamber in case they develop decompression sickness (DCS). The term hyperbaric chamber, however, is quite broad. In practical terms, it is […]
Bitten by Bonitos
I have carried DAN insurance for decades. Thankfully I never had to use it until last October, when I was on a liveaboard trip that combined snorkeling with baitballs in […]
Hawksbill Turtles
The wreck of the USS Kittiwake in Grand Cayman is a crowd-pleaser of a dive. Now 15 years underwater, it lies on its side but is still easy to explore […]
NorCal
My introduction to Northern California began with trees. As a little boy on family camping trips near Mendocino, I stared up in amazement at the towering redwoods. When we came […]
Liveaboard Fitness
Liveaboard dive trips offer access to some of the world’s best diving. With frequent dives and potentially short surface intervals, strenuous exercise isn’t recommended. This series of low-intensity exercises is […]
Unusual Exit
Our dive guide pointed out a Nassau grouper at a cleaning station in Little Cayman. As I watched it opening and closing its mouth, I thought I saw a rock or some algae on the fish’s side.
Starlink: Ubiquitous Connectivity
The advent of the Starlink satellite internet service is making even the farthest reaches of the dive world more accessible. It is now fairly common for liveaboards and remote resorts […]
Nitrox Production Methods
Enriched air, or nitrox, has become a trusted way for many recreational divers to extend no-decompression limits and reduce fatigue. By increasing the oxygen content and reducing nitrogen absorption, divers […]
