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June/July, 2013 Issue #136

Diving Environments

When the aspiring diver is given his formal training, it is usually in a controlled and pleasant environment. He is trained to dive in that environment - not in other environments. He often has no concept of the demands and dangers of the other environments. He may subsequently encounter these dangers without an appreciation of the consequences of his actions, until it is too late. More

Beneath Budapest

It was winter in Hungary's land locked capital city, Budapest. The temperature was well below freezing and I was surrounded by historical stone buildings overlooking the Danube River. Wrapped up in their thick coats, the locals threw me some funny looks, as I loaded my dive bag and camera gear in the van that had just arrived. They were used to tourists exploring the city and divers were definitely a new thing!
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Tagging Blue Sharks

Interview by Dave Moran with Shark Scientist Riley Elliott. Many of you in New Zealand will have seen on television or read in local media about a young scientist that has a passion for sharks, in particular the blue shark which he is studying to complete his PhD. I was keen to find out what sparked this passion in Riley Elliott.
Dave Moran (DM): What course are you doing at University and how did you become interested in sharks? More

Also in this issue:

North of Nugent: Rescued!   World's Oldest Diving Suit: The Old Gentleman of Raahe.   Tagging Blue Sharks: Interview with Shark Scientist Riley Elliott.   Beneath Budapest: Exploring a flooded brewery. Driftin' the Waikato: The Taupo Control Dam serves as a diver's accelerator pedal and at certain times it can be pedal to the metal!    Experiencing Middle Earth: After Casey McKinlay's visit we return to the Blue Creek caving system.  Diving Environments: the demands and dangers.  Cave Diving for Everyone: Opportunities for all levels.  Great Barrier Reef: Exploring the remote and rarely visited areas.  Lady Elliott Island (GBR).The diving is still superb!  Mabul/Sipadan: The jewel in Malaysia's crown.  2001 UNESCO Convention enters our backyard.  Strangers in our Waters: Unexpected or unknown in your location - who you gonna call?  Freediving: National Depth competition results

Regular columns: Accident Report. Digital Imaging: Colour Contrasts. Shades of Colour Photo. winners. Recipe: Creamed Noodle Paua. Fishing: Looking after fishing line. Niue: Diving the Rock. Diving the Web

this month's editorial - by dave moran

by Dave Moran. As we go to press we are 'recovering' from four extremely busy days at The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. We shared a huge stand with Tourism Malaysia who were promoting a trip for two to Seaventures Dive Resort, commonly known as The Rig which stands proudly off the island of Mabul in the territory of Sabah/Borneo/Malaysia. READ MORE & HAVE YOUR SAY

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