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from sportdiver_editor on 8.18.09
Congratulations to our first Countdown to Conservation 2009 monthly winner, tbender. His ocean-friendly recipe for Almond Crusted Mahi Mahi with Garlic Chips and Mango Salsa over Spinach was the staff's overwhelming favorite, and for his creative culinary chops — and conservation-minded cooking ...
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from sportdiver_editor on 8.05.09
We liked Dos Ojos. It was an easy dive for beginners, and also happens to be one of the area's prettiest cenotes.
Have a great trip!
Best,
Brooke Morton
Associate Editor
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from sportdiver_editor on 5.26.09
Florida Barramundi with Citrus-Braised Hearts of Palm, Spinach and a Laughing Bird Shrimp Remolaude
-Serves 4
For the spinach and hearts of palm:
1# hearts of palm, uncooked and fresh (not canned)
1# Bloomsdale spinach (use swiss chard if cannot find Bloomsdale)
1 orange, segmented and juice ...
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from sportdiver_editor on 9.23.08
If you're visiting via cruise ship, the closest shop is N2Blue (n2blue.com). They're in Frederiksted and can take you to see wrecks, reefs and more. If you're into wall diving, check out Cane Bay Dive Shop (canebayscuba.com). You can shore dive from their beach (they have all the tanks and gear ...
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from sportdiver_editor on 9.22.08
I have not heard that prescription lenses sold at dive shops are of inferior quality. I formerly worked at a dive shop and customers seemed happy with what we sold them. What dive shops often carry are standard prescriptions, such as -2, -1 and the like. But they often know which companies to se ...
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from sportdiver_editor on 9.08.08
Here's a few questions for all our drysuit divers out there ... how did you get into drysuit diving and why? What's your favorite aspect of drysuit diving and what advice would you give to other Sport Diver Community members about going dry?
We look forward to some great advice from the commu ...
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from sportdiver_editor on 8.06.08
We'd like to hear from the Sport Diver Community on this subject. What are your thoughts? Your likes and dislikes? Any recommendations for specific DSLR packages? Suggestions for new DSLR users?
Thanks for your participation!
---Sport Diver Staff
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from sportdiver_editor on 7.29.08
Yes, Butch, you are correct. Maui is still part of the country, which is why Ty in his text mentioned that moving to Maui isn't truly becoming an expat. But, this is a move that for many would be considered a big, life-changing step and thus can be likened to an international relocation.
Than ...
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from sportdiver_editor on 6.17.08
Hi Darrell,
We always recommend visiting the PADI website and also contacting your local PADI dive shop with certification questions. Here you can talk with local dive instructors and discuss your concerns with someone in the know. When I started diving ... that was the first thing I did. And ...
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from sportdiver_editor on 6.17.08
As always, when in doubt ... contact PADI with your certification questions! They are extremely helpful and someone will be able to assist you. Here is a link to the website contact page:
http://www.padi.com/padi/en/footerlinks/contactus.aspx
As equipment and ...