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Editor’s Note ......................................4Incoming Mail ....................................5Hot News ...........................................6Wreck of the Dix ...............................8Japan Relief ......................................9Dive Around the Clock ...............10-11

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14 Neah Bay To Port Angeles – Where The Wild Things Dive Advanced dives, half moon bay beaches, a Marine Life Center and a cozy hometown feel make the unassuming town of Port Angeles a must visit for the PNW diver. Slack tides mean your skill will have to be above beginner, but the effort is worth it. With wrecks and diversity of color and animal life, you feel like you’ve been transported to the tropics. Neah Bay offers everything a diver craves. By Mike Hughes

22 Belize – A Diversity of DivesIt is called the “Aquarium of the World” with its incredible reefs, abundant marine life and blankets of coral and sponge. Underwater Belize offers diversity in diving found nowhere else in the world. Home to the second longest reef in the world, the diving offers walls beginning as shallow as 20-40 feet, marine life of all shapes and sizes and the famous Blue Hole. The coral reefs, underwater limestone and sea life is rich, diverse and beautiful. By Rick Stratton

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18 Splendor In the Pass – Queen Charlotte Strait’s Seven Tree Island Crowned with scrub brush and curiously more than seven weathered trees, Seven Tree’s squat-looking islet appears on the surface to be rather nondescript. However, as anyone who had dove here knows, topside appearances are deceiving. Seven Tree Island’s rich assortment of marine life and undersea textures and colors lies just below the waterline. By Jett & Kathryn Britnell

◄ C o v e r p h o t o b y J a n K o c i a n Jan Kocian is an avid diver and photographer who lives in Freeland, WA on Whidbey Island. Diving has been his passion from an early age. Certifi ed in 1963, in what used to be Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic), a fl ooded quarry was his playground. He escaped the communist “workers paradise”

in 1968 and since then has been diving in many places, warm and cold. He enjoys capturing and sharing with others what our rich underwater world has to offer in the Pacifi c Northwest. To see more of Jan’s photo visit his photo galleries at www.jankocian.smugmug.com/.

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Summer is fi nally here and divers all over the PNW are dragging out their gear for summer diving! We have a bevy of stories in the

hopper for the summer months and we are excited to share these next few months of summer diving with you.

What an amazing time to be a diver! Times are looking up and we are seeing it in the dive industry. I personally have spent some time traveling around the country meeting with divers and dive shops and I am hearing a lot of positive things. Divers are really coming together and we all know that’s exactly what the doctor ordered. Here at Northwest Dive News, we are picking up the pace and doing our part too. We are really looking forward to hearing all those great summer stories this year.

In this month’s edition, we are going north to Neah Bay with travel writer Mike Hughes. This is a great story about how diving in Neah Bay can be a real adventure for the experienced diver. Hughes also shows us what the drive over is like, and I can tell you, if you haven’t made the drive you really should.

We will also take you out to Queen Charlotte Strait’s Seven Tree Island as Jett and Kathryn Britnell explore it. Harboring a rich assortment of marine invertebrates, Seven Tree’s bountiful feast of undersea shapes, textures and colors provide a visually stunning backdrop for underwater photographers and videographers;

the Britnell’s do a great job painting a picture of the area for our readers.

Finally, join me as I take you to Belize. This incredible dive destination offers divers the adventure of a lifetime and when I tell you the locals will take care of you, I am not kidding. Often called the “Aquarium of the World” with its incredible reefs, abundant marine life and blankets of coral and sponge, underwater Belize offers diversity in diving found nowhere else in the world.

As we head into summer there is a lot going on all over the place so I want to once again ask you, readers, vendors, dive shop retailers to join us on our mission to inform the local dive community. We welcome your stories, your announcements and your contributions to the dive community. Over the years we have heard some incredible stories about dive adventures, please share yours with your dive community! Send us your announcements, stories, photos and don’t forget those secret dive destinations and we will help you share them with the rest of the dive community. Come on—show us what you’ve got!

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HEY RICK,Thanks for joining us at our club meeting last night and bringing Mike

Ball. Everyone had a great time! I noticed in the Dive News our club meeting place is still listed as Izzy’s Pizza. We’re going to stay at Mookie’s NW Grill, so you can change it for future issues.

Thanks again!Jim

DEAR JIM, Thanks for your note. I had a great time at the Eugene Dive Club

Meeting. It was a lot of fun bringing Mike Ball for his presentation. Mike is one of the world’s largest live-aboard operators based in Australia. I was extremely pleased at the incredible turnout. You had more than 116 divers in attendance and, according to Mike, it was the largest dive club crowd he had ever spoken to! It was the fi rst time I had ever heard Mike speak – he surprised me and everyone else by learning everyone’s name. He called out over 100 names at the beginning of the presentation. Talk about an attention getter! He also gave away a Mike Ball 7-day live-aboard trip (valued at more than $3000) to one of your members. I was extremely surprised when he asked me to “volunteer” to help him. Next time I will be sure to say ‘NO!’ I was very embarrassed when he had me stand on a chair and everyone tried to guess my weight. I think several of the members guessed without clothes. I appreciated the nice thoughts!

I can’t wait for next year!

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US CONGRESSMAN TAKES HEAT FOR DIVING WITH U.S. FLAGLast weekend, U.S. Congressman Allen

West joined a group of military veterans and local divers to celebrate Learn to Dive Month in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Republican Congressman, a certifi ed diver, was one of several dozen divers to descend on the wreck

of the Ancient Mariner near Deerfi eld Beach. During the dive, the group unfolded an American Flag and took turns posing for pictures. Afterwards, West took heat from a group of bloggers who pointed out the divers were technically “in violation” of the U.S. Flag code. The congressman’s offi ce issued a statement saying he participated in the event to bring attention to scuba diving near his district. The “soiled” fl ag is scheduled to be auctioned for charity, with the proceeds slated for the Diveheart Organization, which deals with teaching soldiers and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. For more information, contact Force-E at 866-307-3483 or visit Force-E.com

PUGET SOUND DEPTH CHARGERS QUICK UPDATEBeginning June 1 the PSDC club meetings

will be held at The Milton Tavern in Fife. The PSDC is also currently taking entries into the 8th annual photo competition. The entry deadline is Saturday, Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. For more info visit www.psdepthchargers.com.

ADVENTURES DOWN UNDER REPLACES DIVE CLUB WITH STORE SOCIALSAfter more than ten years of running the dive club, Adventures

Down Under has decided to take a year off and transform the various planned activities into store social events where anyone and everyone can attend. Renewed club members will be able to take advantage of their discounts until their memberships run out. The fi rst of these

get-togethers is their annual BBQ to be held Sunday, July 10 at Rosario Beach on Fidalgo Island. Snorkeling, diving, kayaking or just playing in the tide pools are all encouraged. Plans are to meet at the park around 10 a.m. to secure a picnic table. This will be a potluck style of picnic so bring something to share and your table settings. ADU will bring some Nitrate-free hot dogs and a portable grill. Please RSVP with ADU. For more info visit www.adventuresdownunder.com.

PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND HOSTS HOOD CANAL PIER PEER EXPLORATIONThere will be an event called the Hood

Canal Pier Peer Exploration, a featured education family event beach walk July 16 from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hood Canal Marina. Join People for Puget Sound naturalist J. Cookson out on the docks for a night time adventure. Space is limited. Please be sure to

RSVP to save your spot. This is a family-friendly event but parents do not to bring children under 8. For more information, contact Gabby Byrne, (360) 754-9177. www.pugetsound.org

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have celebrated professional and amateur photographers in their annual Ocean Views Photo Contest. Each year, the submissions entered in the contest refl ect the highest level of excellence from the farthest reaches of the world. Entrants can submit up to 20 images for a single entry fee, and submissions must be received by Nov. 30, 2011. Visit the Nature’s Best Photography website for all entry details, guidelines, entry forms and photo tips. www.naturesbestphotography.com

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July 4: Eugene Dive Club, 7p.m., Mookie’s NW Grill on Seneca, Eugene, OR. www.eugenediveclub.com

July 5: Moss Bay Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., The Wilde Rover, Kirkland, WA. www.meetup.com/MossBayDiveClub

J u l y 5 : A t o m i c D u c k s D i v e Club Social Night, 6:00 p.m., Kimo’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Richland, WA. www.ducksdiveclub.org

July 6: Puget Sound Depth Chargers Club Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Louie G’s Pizza and Pasta, Fife, WA. www.psdepthchargers.com

July 6: Emerald Sea Dive Club, 7 p.m., Shawn O’Donnell’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Everett, WA. www.emeraldseadiveclub.org

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July 9: Edmonds underwater park day trip, 9 a.m. Adventure Sports Scuba, Edmonds, WA. www.facebook.com/AdventureSportsInc/

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J u l y 1 0 : R E E F I n v e r t I D C l a s s a t H y d r o S p o r t s , S a l e m , O R . w w w . h y d r o s p o r t s . c o m . July 15-16: D ive Around the Clock Dive-a - thon Re lay Char i ty Event. Redondo Beach in Des Moines, WA. www.divearoundthec lock .com July 15-17: Lost Lake Camp ‘N Dive with HydroSports, Salem, OR. www.hydrosports.com

July 19: Atomic Ducks Dive Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Bank Reale, Pasco, WA. www.ducksdiveclub.com

July 19: Kelp Krawlers Dive Club, 7 p.m. River’s Edge Bar & Grille, Tumwater, WA. www.kelpkrawlers.org.

July 23: Dive Kayak Training with Marker Buoy Dive Club, 9 a.m. Seattle, WA. www.markerbuoydiveclub.org.

July 23: Seven Seas Divers Monthly Shore Dive, 9am at Mukilteo T-Dock, WA www.sevenseasscuba.com

J u l y 2 4 : M i s s i l e S i l o D i v e with UnderSea Adventures. Details www.underseaadventures.net

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July 28: Northwest Adventure Divers, 7p.m., Golden Steer Restaurant, Kent, WA. www.nwadveturedivers.com.

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Aug. 1: Eugene Dive Club, 7p.m.,

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A u g 2 : A t o m i c D u c k s D i v e Club Social Night, 6:00 p.m., Kimo’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Richland, WA. www.ducksdiveclub.org

Aug. 3: Emerald Sea Dive Club, 7 p.m., Shawn O’Donnell’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Everett, WA. www.emeraldseadiveclub.org

Aug 3: Puget Sound Depth Chargers Club Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Louie G’s Pizza and Pasta, Fife, WA. www.psdepthchargers.com

Aug. 3: Marker Buoy Dive Club, 7 p.m., Sunset Hill Community Center, Seattle, WA. www.markerbuoydiveclub.org.

Aug 4: GSNDAMBAA Dive Club, 6 p.m., Edmonds Underwater Sports, Edmonds, WA. www.gsndambaa.org.

Aug 6: Annual Beach Party and Fish Fry, Port Orford, OR. www.coralseascuba.com

Aug 6: Entry Deadline for Scuba SET Adventure Center Photo Contest by 5:00 p.m. details at www.psdepthchargers.com

Aug. 11: Free Intro into Tides and Currents, 7pm Seven Seas Scuba, Vancouver, WA www.sevenseasscuba.com

Aug 13: Dive Kayak Training with Marker Buoy Dive Club, 11 a.m. Seattle, WA. www.markerbuoydiveclub.org.

Aug 12-14: Newport, OR Oregon Coast Aquarium DUI Dog Rally

Aug 16: Atomic Ducks Dive Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Bank Reale, Pasco, WA. www.ducksdiveclub.com

Aug. 16: Kelp Krawlers Dive Club, 7 p.m. River’s Edge Bar & Grille, Tumwater, WA. www.kelpkrawlers.org.

Aug 19: Risk Management for Public Safety Professionals, Les Davis Park, Tacoma, WA. www.dui-online.com

Aug. 20: Seven Seas Divers Monthly Shore Dive, 9am at Clear Lake, OR www.sevenseasscuba.com

Aug 20: 8th Annual Photo Competition for ScubaSET Adventure Center Gallery Opens at 10:00 a.m. details online www.psdepthchargers.com

Aug 20-21: Tacoma, WA Les Davis Park DUI Dog Rally www.dui-online.com

A u g 2 3 : To o o o s d a y n i g h t a t Alki! Brrrrrrrrrrrgers and beer post d i v e w i t h M o s s B a y D i v e C l u b , 6:00 p.m., Alki Cove 2, Seattle, WA. www.meetup.com/MossBayDiveClub

Aug. 25: Northwest Adventure Divers, 7p.m., Golden Steer Restaurant, Kent, WA. www.nwadveturedivers.com.

Aug. 25: Sea Horses Scuba Club, 6 p.m., Round Table Pizza, Redmond, WA. www.seahorsediveclub.com.

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There is a long standing joke around Puget Sound that no one knows what all

is in Elliott Bay. A lot of history has fl oated through these waters so who knows what a person can fi nd. Well, now speculators can add “shipwreck” to the list of what we do know is down there.

Using a fi ve passenger submarine and a remotely operated vehicle, a team of local explorers have discovered a historic

Mosquito Fleet Steamer in Elliot Bay near Alki Point. It is believed the shipwreck may be the SS Dix, which sank in 1906. After 104 years the Dix is still considered the worst maritime disaster in Puget Sound history.

Nov. 18, 1906, the Dix was underway from Seattle to Port Blakely on Bainbridge Island. There were reportedly 77 passengers and crew aboard when she struck a three-masted schooner named the SS Jeanie

approximately one mile west of Duwamish Head. The Dix reportedly sank within minutes; 39 of its passengers died.

Explorer Laura James has searched for the location of the Dix for two decades. In early March, believing she had located the Dix but lacking the resources to explore those extreme depths, James began collaborating with wreck diving author Scott Boyd and OceanGate, a local marine exploration company. Boyd and James first scanned the wreck using surface sonar from Boyd’s boat, Dive Bum, to confi rm it was likely to be the wreck.

OceanGate provided a remotely operated vehicle with an experienced crew and on March 19 the fi rst video images of the wreck were recorded. “The deep wreck is clearly a wood-hulled passenger steamer from the Mosquito Fleet era and is in a location consistent with the last sighting of the Dix,” James said.

Additional submarine dives are planned in order to gather more information and images to document the wreck. “This is an important part of local history,” said James. “I am pleased we have fi nally found it.” For more information on the project visit www.boydski.com. ■

LOCAL EXPLORERS FIND HISTORIC SHIPWRECK IN SEATTLE’S ELLIOTT BAYLOCAL EXPLORERS FIND HISTORIC SHIPWRECK IN SEATTLE’S ELLIOTT BAY

The Steamship Dix was built in 1904 by Crawford and Reid in Tacoma.Photo by www.boydski.com.


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March 11, a 9.0 undersea mega thrust earthquake rocked Japan. The Japanese

now refer to it as the “Eastern Japan Great Earthquake Disaster” and the cost in lives and devastation are still being calculated today. One of the great losses of this disaster was hundreds of parents whose children are now left to fend for themselves; instant orphans. The need for aid for the Japanese people continues. This month one dive center is stepping up its efforts to help.

On July 31, Lahaina Divers in Maui, Hawaii will sponsor a “Benefi t for Japan” 2-tank boat dive with 100 percent of the

funds collected being donated to Japan relief efforts in the form of Ashinaga Ikuei Kai, an organization supporting the children who lost their parents in the disaster. Lahaina Divers is donating the boat and crew for the charter along with a deli lunch on-board between

the 2 dives. “We felt strongly that there was a need

and we needed to step up,” says Tim Means of Lahaina Divers. “One of our owners, Akiyo Murata, is from Japan and has family there. Although her family is ok, through her connections to Japan it became apparent there was a tremendous need.” Means says there are 1,101 children listed as having lost their parents as of May 31. “Some children had very harsh experiences,” Means says. “There are stories about a boy spending the night on a fl oating car with a dead body; the stories are horrifi c. Ashinaga Ikuei Kai supports those children mentally as well as physically. We are doing our part to help their effort.”

Divers must be certifi ed to dive but all are welcome on board as passengers or snorkelers. There will be a minimum donation but 100 percent will go to the relief effort. Make reservations or get additional information by calling 667-7496 or 1-998-3483. If you’d like to donate directly to Ashinaga Ikuei Kai and help the many children affected by the disaster visit the non-profi t organization at www.ashinaga.org/en/. ■

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This year’s DATC is the fi fth annual Dive Around the Clock Dive-a-Thon Relay Charity Event beginning July 15 at 4 p.m. at Redondo Beach in Des Moines, ending 4 p.m. July 16. The Staircase will be open for the event. Two person buddy teams will be rotated every thirty minutes for a 24- hour period to ensure there is a continuous presence of divers in the water. There will be some great prizes including two Alaska Airline tickets round trip unrestricted fares

for the person who raises the most money. Divers who do three dives will get a chip, diver who do four dives will get two chips to be entered into a drawing for a Liquivision Xen bottom timer. There will be other great prizes such as a dive charter from Bandito Charters and Pacifi c Adventure Charters, a Harvey’s Wetsuit, Hightide drysuit hoods, a Seasoft drybag with inner pockets, an autographed football signed by former WSU wide receiver Brandon Gibson who is now

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Stratton encourages all Puget Sound divers to get involved in the annual event. “This is a great event that truly shows the spirit of giving back to the community,” Stratton says. “I would like to see a lot of divers come out for this event this year. It’s for the kids!” Those who want to participate can also collect donations either by cash or check and participants can print out a sponsor form so

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There are many research projects working on a cure for cancer instead of the current treatments used to fi ght cancer like chemo and radiation therapy. Both of these have side effects so the efforts to fi nd a cure are much more important. The economic downturn has made fundraising events like these vital. The cancer research program only gets 3 percent federal funding, the rest comes from private donations like Dive Around the Clock.

If you would like to volunteer for the event as either a safety diver or helping at the registration booth contact Ron Church at [email protected]. Folks can register online or print out a registration and mail it to us from our website divearoundtheclock.com. Any questions or concerns feel free to contact Larry Trenda at larry@psfi ndustries.com or Kyle Larson at [email protected] any time. ■

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At this year’s Northwest Dive and Travel Expo in Tacoma Washington, I gave a

seminar on how to become a writer for the Dive News Network. Luckily, you don’t have to be Clive Cussler, Earnest Hemmingway or JK Rowling to get your articles in our magazines; our staff can even help polish your writing if you like. What I covered in the seminar were tips to make the whole process easier and more understandable.

Because an image is worth a thousand words, I recommend taking three images of everything. This way, at least one of the images should turn out good enough for publication. As far as fi sh go, get closeups of heads not tails. If taking far shots, get a diver in frame for perspective. Images of people wearing dive gear in the water, having fun, and smiling are great shots.

As for article guidelines, different magazines have different needs. Dive News Network requests articles in 1-page length (300-350 words with images), 2-page length

(600-650 words with images), or feature length (1000-1500 words with images). Don’t forget your captions!

Currently, we are working approximately 2 months out, meaning articles submitted by July 1 would run in September. Because of the lead-time, you may fi nd yourself working on “Night Diving” in June, when the nights are longer, for an October issue. You may write a tropical article for winter getaways. Long lead times are also needed when certain dive sites are only diveable at certain times of year due to weather or currents; ice diving would be a good example.

The best part about writing for a dive publication is the excuse to dive! Not to mention a chance to meet and go diving with other divers; more opportunity to interact with people in the industry; you may get to try new gear; go on charter trips that may not be offered to the general public; get behind the scenes at aquariums, resorts, quarries and expos.

The Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary.See Mike’s story on page 14. Photo by Mike Hughes.

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My other favorite part of writing for DNN is I’m not limited to one region for diving. I can dive anywhere in North America as a “regional diver”. I could even submit my tropical dive stories as a destination report.

Finally, I didn’t say writing it all up would be easy, but the outcome is extremely self-rewarding, and the entire process is just one more step along the road to discovering, enjoying, and logging dives in an expanded form; great diving destinations and great dive adventures. ■

MIKE HUGHES has written over 100 dive articles over the last seven years. He is a PADI Master Instructor and IANTD Tech diver. He has spent 30 years traveling to dive destinations around the world and has a B.S. degree in Marine Biology.


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So what? - You may think – How does this concern the diver who just wants to have a good time?

We all want to have a good time but we cannot eliminate the possibility Murphy will make his appearance. To put it in numbers, if you are in a ten-pac boat, the statistics show that should an emergency arise, seven out of those ten divers may not be able to cope with the physical demands brought up by stressful circumstances. That means you may be the one performing the rescue or worse yet, those seven divers may not have the physical capacity to assist you or your buddy should you be the ones requiring assistance.

We can never completely eliminate the possibility something will go wrong but we can minimize its presence and consequences through skill training and by becoming physically fi t divers. A fi t diver is

a tremendous asset as an individual and as a team member.

The third weekend of May 2011 was a dark one for our community as many fellow divers made their last dive without knowing it. The challenges of the underwater world are inherently numerous; we do not need to add to them by neglecting our physical fi tness. Now that I have your attention and we agree how important it is for us to be in shape, we are fi nally ready to get started. In upcoming segments I’ll be sharing fi tness tips, exercises and remove the excessive noise from your fi tness journey. Until next time, happy training and safe diving. ■

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Heading out to Neah Bay requires you to pass by the unassuming town of Port

Angeles. The drive along Hwy101 passes by grassy fi elds, elk crossings and culminates in a town fi lled with shops, fast food restaurants and the car ferry terminal where you can board the COHO to take you across to the city of Victoria, Canada year-round, but is most popular during the summer season. Down on the waterfront next to the Marine Life Center is a small sandy beach with a beautiful view of the harbor. It’s a nice half moon bay beach adjacent to the Red Lion Hotel, a short walk up the sand to the Marine Life Center, and it is located about two walking blocks from Sound Kayak and Bikes where inside the building in the far right hand corner is the headquarters of Scuba Supplies, owned and operated by Mike Kesl.

Past the main town, turn onto Hwy 112 then go on to Salt Creek County Road, a total of 11 miles, you will arrive at one of the best and most beautiful dive sites in all the State of Washington; Salt Creek County Park. During WWII this area was known as Camp Hayden. Near the top of the highest hill two 16” canons were mounted where now sits an empty heavily constructed lookout site and vehicle turn-around area for tourists.

There are a variety of trails leading down to the basalt shoreline. At the other end of the beachfront across from campsite 5 is an info board, but the trail here is steep. The middle stairway leads down to some small tide pools. A fourth stairway located by campsite 60 leads to a breathtaking view of The Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary, the main tide pools, Crescent Bay and the small uninhabited island in the bay. On an average day you can look down right through the water at the passing sea creatures.

Lookout site at Salt Creek County Park.

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Up the road a bit, about 1 1/2 hours, we arrive at Neah Bay. While diving here you’ll feel like you are somewhere in the tropics with all the diversity of colors and abundance of animal life. If you set a fi nger down on the substrate, chances are you will touch a strawberry anemone, a white plumose anemone or a lemon nudibranch.

Out here, Duncan rock is a popular destination for very advanced divers. Situated in the middle of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and barely poised a few feet above the

surface at high tide, this site contains a rich abundance of sea life. Below the surface this rock is cut into v-shaped slopes. On one side it goes down to 30-50 ft. The northwest side drops down to 120 ft. Because of navigational and weather considerations, this site gets fewer visitors than other sites so don’t be surprised if the marine life, like the seals, are less timid and come to check you out.

Not far from Duncan rock is Tatoosh Island. This is a wildlife sanctuary with interesting cutouts and rock formations.

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Stellar seals are known to join dive groups in this area. From Tatoosh Island you can look over to the water sculptured formation of Mushroom Rock.

From Neah Bay Harbor you can see Whadda Island forming the end of the jetty. There are three main areas to dive here,and “the fi ngers” section is one of the top rated dive sites in Neah Bay. You’ll see tons of kelp and rockfi sh around the island, but at “the fi ngers” you’ll also see large lingcod and kelp greenling perched on the sides of sloping ridges that extend from the surface near shore, down to one hundred feet in depth. The ridges fl ow northward from shore and form wide canyons as they extend out and away from each other. The currents can quickly sweep you out into deeper water while exploring one canyon, or bring you swiftly back towards shore while exploring another canyon. Captain Bill Martin of Northwest Dive Charters has been taking divers out here for the last seven years and fi shing out here for the last 20 years. Bill likes taking 4 divers at a time here. It’s a nice relatively safe environment for advanced divers when tides are favorable, usually between May through August. Because Duncan rock can be a tricky dive, Bill doesn’t like to take divers there unless the least experienced advanced diver on the boat is physically and mentally up for the task. He also likes all divers in

this area to carry surface “sausage” markers and Dive Alert signal devices. A diver could drift away rapidly in these current and fog sensitive waters. Bill also recommends some boat dive sites near Sekiu in 30 to 70 ft. that are full of marine life.

As far as other dives go, there’s the wreck of the Andalusia in about fi fty feet of water in front of Snow Creek Resort. Sail and Seal rocks are located in a partially protected bay. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Beach are a few notable dive sites.

There are several campgrounds and a few motels along the way to Neah Bay. Snow Creek Resort has camping areas. Curley’s Resort & Dive Center, in Sekiu, is the closest place to get air fi lls and last minute dive related items.

The bottom line: From Neah Bay to Port Angeles the area is remote, the wildlife abundant, the scenery above poster quality, and this all makes for one of the best dive destinations in all the pacific northwest. Great dives. ■

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Nestled off Nigei Island’s western shoreline, at the northern edge of Browning Passage, Seven Tree Island is one of those truly magnificent dive sites that Queen Charlotte Strait is famous for. Crowned with scrub brush and curiously more than seven weathered trees, Seven Tree’s squat-looking islet appears on the surface to be rather nondescript but as anyone who has dived here knows, topside appearances are deceiving. Seven Tree Island’s splendor actually lies just below the waterline.

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Seven Tree’s precipitous eastern wall plummets vertically to well beyond 100 ft. The tapestry of life to be found here is brimming with beautiful clumps of pastel pink soft corals, yellow finger sponge

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formations, and pink coral-like hydrocorals, dense clusters of plumose and crimson anemones. Kelp greenlings and bizarre-looking red Irish lords perch on the sponge, as if waiting for the current to deliver their meals to them.

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Canary Rockfish. Photo by by Jett Britnell.

through the forest-like stand of bull kelp that dominates the islet’s shoaling southern reef structure. Brilliantly marked purple ring-topped snails and prehistoric-looking kelp crabs cling to the bull kelp. Giant octopus are often seen out in the open here as they make their dens beneath the rubble of boulders

armored with spiny red sea urchins.Finning around the southern reef and

continuing northward along Seven Tree’s western side, the bottom shallows out and the rocky substrate changes to a white shell and sand seafl oor. On a sunny day, this expanse of Seven Tree’s subsea terrain often appears more tropical than some of the South Pacifi c reefs I have visited. Feathery orange sea pens and several species of sea stars dot the sandy plain. Finely speckled sand sole fl ee across the bottom like tiny magic carpets to avoid approaching divers.

Crimson anemones jam every nook and cranny at Seven Tree’s far northern end. Here the sand fl ats taper into rock and the wall begins to steepen as it curves eastward. For some reason, the orange peel nudibranchs seem to favor this end of the island most for feasting on soft corals and hydroids. This is also a prime location to observe other nudibranchs such as tritonia festiva, alabaster, opalescent, dendronotus diversicolor, or the much sought after laila cockerelli. Night diving here can be equally, if not more, rewarding for critter sightings. Come nightfall, the daytime creatures conceal themselves in the crevasses and the wall reveals its nocturnal nature. This is the most opportune time to see and photograph decorated warbonnets as they forage for morsels amid the yellow sulfur sponge.

Seven Tree Island can only be reached by boat it is wise to dive it with one of the local dive charter operators who are familiar with the local currents. All operators use a live pick-up boat to quickly pluck divers from the water. This is a wise safety measure because the current can rear its ugly head and unexpectedly pull a diver away from the islet.


Have you gone diving today? email us: [email protected] QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT It’s often said that one should never underrate the diving that is, figuratively speaking, right in their backyard. On more than one blissful moment submerged in a tropical ocean, our thoughts have turned to Seven Tree Island and the splendor of Queen Charlotte Strait’s Browning Passage. It just so happens Seven Tree Island is in our backyard and we can hardly wait to go back there as often as we can.

Jet t & Kathryn Bri tnel l are an internationally published husband & wife photojournalism team who pursue their mutual interest in traveling on assignment off the beaten path to far flung corners of the globe to capture images and magazine editorial about diving destinations and the magnifi cent creatures that inhabit the ocean realm. For more information, go to www.jettbritnell.com. ■

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The “Aquarium of the World” with its incredible reefs, abundant marine life and blankets of coral and sponge, Underwater Belize

offers diversity in diving found nowhere else in the world. Home to the second longest reef in the world, the diving offers walls beginning as shallow as 20-40 feet, marine life of all shapes and sizes and, of course, the famous Blue Hole. The coral reefs, mounds of underwater limestone and ledges trickling with sea life, some found only here, is rich, diverse and beautiful. The local underwater landscape and the ocean currents make Belize a diver’s fantasy dive gliding the currents in search of other-worldly life.

Belize is located in Central America. It is bordered to the north by Mexico, south and west by Guatemala, and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. It is on this east side divers discover a world so rich with underwater life it is near impossible to take it all in. Sitting on the second largest reef system in the world, this area is a catalyst for life itself…and the diving is as diverse as the very animals that populate the local waters.

Larry Conner the Aggressor Fleet Business Development Manager says he believes Belize is a great place to dive because it offers a world of difference between dive sites. “There are so many different types of dives from the Blue Hole to the Keys divers can

experience just about every type of dive,” Connor says. “Places such as Half Moon Key and Long Key are great dive sites where the water is shallow and the Blue Hole is something every diver should experience at least once.” There are a number of dive sites in the Belize area that offer divers the wonder of the sea with different diving viewpoints. Here are a few of the suggested sites;

QuebradaNamed for a cut in the reef (the wall and shallows), this is an

extremely sheer and active stretch of wall. Because it projects out into the current, the extra fl ow of plankton around it supports an incredibly rich diversity of marine animals. Divers are treated to Green moray eels, spotted drum, lobster, crabs and tarpon on the night dives.

Aquarium A sheer drop-off begins around 30’ with an abundance of fi sh

life at the top. About 40’-60’ deep along the wall are large baffel sponges, giant deep water sea fans and the richest collection of deep water gorgonians almost anywhere in the world. Giant elephant ear sponges, yellow tube sponges and azure vase sponges make this a very colorful area. This is truly an outdoor aquarium to be admired.

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Elk Horn ForestLocated on the east side of Long Caye,

the shallows grow large mounds of lettuce leaf coral that projects towards the depths. In the shallows are elk horn corals inhabited by numerous species of juvenile fi sh. This is an easy and relaxing dive.

Cathedral Colorful formations resembling cathedral

steeples with sandy cuts in between will take you to the church of the oceans. This site is home to many black groupers and jacks, as

well as three species of angel fi sh, scorpion fi sh, several varieties of eels and silver sides. Spanish dancers are sometimes sighted on night dives. Photographers will get lost on this dive getting incredible shots.

Great Blue Hole“The Blue Hole is one of the most

interesting dives to make,” Connor says. “About 130 ft. down there are actually stalactites which means that at some point this was a dry cave. It’s hard to imagine once you are down there though.” A blue hole is

a submarine cave or underwater sinkhole. They are also called vertical caves. The Blue Hole in Belize is located in the center of Lighthouse Reef and is ¼ mile across and 480 ft. deep. It was formed during several episodes of Quaternary glaciation when sea levels were much lower. Originally explored by Jacques Cousteau, divers come from all over the world to experience diving into the deep blue waters of the Great Blue Hole. Cap’n Ron, owner of St Georges Caye Resort, says he understands the draw of the Blue Hole. “It is an incredible thing to see


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but an even more incredible thing to dive,” says Cap’n Ron. “Our resort is on a small private island and we are the only business for miles around. When divers come to stay in one of our twelve cabanas or one of the seven Diver’s Den Lodge rooms, the Blue Hole is always on the list of dives they want to do.” Cap’n Ron has been in the resort business in Belize long enough to understand what gets divers to head in their direction. “Diving in Belize is world class,” says Cap’n Ron. “The water is warm, 84 in the summer and 78 in winter and the vis is always good. We get a lot of customers from the Midwest, especially the Chicago area, as well as Texas, Ohio and New York. They all know about the diving, it’s legendary. I mean who wouldn’t want to come and dive where Cousteau did?”

From the sky, the Barrier Reef is an unbroken chain hugging the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and inside the reefs the water is shallow and clear. The water depths cause the hue to begin at light green and then plunge into deep blues. Teresa Parkey of Hugh Parkey’s Belize Dive Connection says one of the biggest draws to Belize is the Barrier Reef. “I have been in Belize 24 years,” Parkey says, “and we still get a lot of customers who come looking for the famous reef diving. Our customers from the Midwest are seeking the diversity of the diving here. There are miles and miles of opportunities for divers here.” Parkey says the season really gets busy in the Spring. “It’s coming up around to the full moons during the Spring season and the Whale shark trips ramp up then,” Parkey says. “They are feeding on the snapper spawn so this is a good time to come and see them.” ■

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FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALSFIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALSAs you run through your gear checklist,

don’t forget an essential item: your fi rst aid kit. You never know when you may need one, so don’t set out without at least the basics. First aid kits are very customizable and come in all shapes and sizes. The following is a fi rst aid kit checklist. A basic fi rst aid kit should include protective equipment for the rescuer: • Nitrile or latex gloves • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) mask

Equip your kit with basic supplies to handle a range of injuries. From burns to wounds, your basic kit should include: • Shears • Tweezers • Safety pins • Soap/sanitizer • Antiseptic • Band-Aids • Assorted • Gauze bandages • Adhesive tape including • Aloe vera triangular • Irrigation syringe bandages • Cold packs and/or heat packs • Plastic bags (for storage of contaminated materials) • Something to write with/on • A light source (fl ashlight/ headlamp)

In addition, you should include some basic medications, though you should never administer any medication without proper training and checking for allergies: • Aspirin (unexplained chest pain) • Ibuprofen/Advil/Motrin (muscle pain, infl ammation) • Acetaminophen/Tylonel (pain reliever, fever reducer) • Antihistamines such as Benadryl/ Diphenhydramine (allergic reactions) • Anti-diarrheal medication • Hydrocortisone cream • Your prescription medications

A diver’s fi rst aid kit should also include specialized items. These items include: • DAN membership card • Saltwater divers need vinegar to manage jellyfi sh stings • Oxygen cylinders and a demand inhalator valve/non-rebreather mask/oronasal resuscitation mask • Tincture of benzoin (helps bandages adhere to wet skin) • Seasickness medication (dimenhydrinate or meclizine)

Additional emergency equipment is dependent on the type of trip. Some important components include: • Cell phone/satellite phone/radio • Emergency contact information (including the DAN Emergency Hotline number: +1-919-684-9111) • Insurance cards • List of allergies, prescription medications and medical conditions

• Emergency blanket • Emergency manuals relevant to your trip (such as hazardous marine life fi rst aid guides)

Visit www.DAN.org to learn more about how you can enhance your dive safety skills and knowledge. ■

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The accompanying image was recently forwarded by Team Vonada (Greg, of

Fox Island, Washington and dad Larry, from Tigard, Oregon). On March 11, they found the beastie during a dive at the barges of Tolmie State Park, near Olympia, Washington. They were cruising back to shore, along the extensive sandy shallows when they encountered (and Greg photographed) this attractive ¾ inch/2 cm long nudibranch in about 10 ft./3 m of water. It was a creature new to them.

Back in the Spring of 2009, Wendy and

Bruce Carey encountered, photographed and collected this nudibranch at their “home base” dive site of Maple Bay, on Vancouver Island, B.C. Suspecting this creature’s sighting was signifi cant, they contacted nudibranch guru Sandra Millen of the University of British Columbia. After closely examining the specimen, she determined it was the Moss Landing aeolid Cereberilla mosslandica. Indeed, the Carey’s were correct as this represented a signifi cant range extension for this species – previously known only from as far north as Bandon, southern Oregon.

According to David Behrens in Pacifi c Coast Nudibranchs, this species is a burrowing animal and normally lives just below surface sediments. Likely this accounts for a paucity of sightings for this animal. Consequently, a major tip of the hat goes to the Vonadas and the Careys for their observations.

Incidentally, Wendy with the able assistance of husband Bruce, is the author of Up Close and Personal – An Underwater View of Vancouver Island (Badger Castle Publishing, 2006). ■

Moss Landing aeolid Cereberilla mosslandica. Photo by Greg Vonada.


NOT ALL BOATERS ARE DIVERSBUT ALL DIVERS ARE BOATERS

DIVE LOCALLY - WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS

LIZ SUNDQUIST BOATING EDUCATION

NAVIGATING LOCKSNAVIGATING LOCKS

By Liz Sundquist

For boaters in the Pacifi c Northwest, locks are often a necessary part of the boating

experience. Locks are required whenever a boat must move between bodies of water that are different levels. While locks offer convenience, they can also be intimidating to the fi rst-time lock user.

The good news is, once you understand them, locks are quite easy to navigate. With just a few common sense tips, you can easily maneuver your vessel through any lock system with confi dence.

As you near a lock, fi rst look for signage indicating how you should contact the lockmaster. Normally, you initiate contact via your VHF radio, but different lock systems have differing methods of contact – especially for those vessel operators without a VHF radio.

Upon your approach to the lock entrance, look for the traffi c signal at the immediate entrance. Much like a standard traffi c road signal, there should be a series of red and green lights indicating whether you should enter or hold course. When the signal is red, stay clear of the lock entrance and pay attention for boats leaving the lock. Once all exiting traffi c is clear, the signal will turn green, indicating it is your turn to enter the lock. Before you enter the lock, you should prepare your vessel with fenders on both sides of your boat and have lines ready at bow and stern. Even though many locks will have lines available for your use, you should

never count on that and always have your own lines ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Once you enter the lock, the lockmaster will tell you where and how he or she wants you to stop. If the lockmaster has lines for you, he or she will drop you the lines and you should be ready to wrap the lines to your cleats at bow and stern, and have a crewmember stationed at each to adjust lines as needed. Once the lines are secured, turn off your engine and radar, if applicable.

Once all boats in the lock are secured, the gate behind you will close, and the gate in front of you will open to allow the water level to adjust to the new body of water you are entering. At this point, the crewmembers manning the lines at bow and stern should adjust the lines as the water level

changes. The crewmembers should also be monitoring the fenders to ensure they are providing adequate coverage to keep your boat from rubbing against the lock wall or other boats.

Once the water level is adjusted to the new body of water, the exit gate will be fully opened. You should re-start your engine and give back the lines to the lockmaster. Once the lines are clear, the lockmaster will signal you when it is appropriate to exit the lock. Exit slowly and pay attention to boat traffi c waiting to enter the lock from the other side.

Once you clear the lock completely, bring in your fenders. Nothing makes you look like a clueless boater like dangling fenders while you are underway. ■

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Photo by US Army Corps of Engineers.

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GEAR BOXANALOX SENSOR TECHNOLOGY EII CO CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ANALYZER

Analox Sensor Technology has developed a new EII CO carbon monoxide (CO) analyzer. Divers who have witnessed the effects of CO poisoning strongly advocate the value of an analyzer such as the EII CO. Analox launched the EII CO carbon monoxide analyzer at Dema 2010 in Las Vegas, in November. The new EII CO, a small device which is easy to pack along with all other diving gear, is proving to be an essential piece of protection. Analox specializes in the design and manufacture of gas analysis equipment for commercial and military diving markets and the hospitality industry. It has over 25 years’ experience in breathing air analysis. For further information, please visit www.analox.net.

AERIS F.10 V.2 FREEDIVING COMPUTER

The F.10 freediving watch from AERIS has versatility and many unique features – especially important to free divers and underwater hunters. The F.10 has user settable depth activation for shallow water training, user updateable fi rmware – with an optional cable and salt/fresh water settings. It also has improved time and depth settings resolution, a repeatable countdown timer for interval training and added history for the last session, it resets at midnight or may be manually reset. For more details about the F.10 v.2, visit the AERIS website at diveaeris.com/p_computers_f10.html.

WATERPROOF W3 3.5 MM MEN’S FULLSUIT

The Waterproof W3 3.5 MM Men’s Fullsuit has a 3-D sculpted design, HexTex Core Insulation Protection and double seals. The W3 features Waterproof’s unique design has a gender specifi c fi t and sports Scandinavian styling. The W3 fullsuit is built with high grade 3.5mm microcell neoprene and features proprietary HexTex inner lining, a 3-D anatomical design, gusseted front neck zipper, wrist and ankle seals with zippers, PU knee guards and more. This suit is ideal for warmer waters and is available in Black with Turquoise accents. For more info visit waterproof-usa.com.

IST PROLINE RENTAL PROGRAMThe IST Diving System team is creating custom rental packages

personalized for divers. The customer makes their own rental line. Unlike other companies where you have to take specifi c gear, IST allows the diver to pick the parts. If a diver just needs a wetsuit, they will just do wetsuits, or if a diver just needs BC’s they will rent the BC’s, etc. Divers can pick from any of their lines; mix and match; divers choose their own package and items. For questions and inquiry please call us at (909) 622-9600 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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An alphabetical listing of participating dive shops, charters, live aboards and resorts in tropical locations around the world. TROPICAL DIVE DIRECTORYAUSTRALIA

COZUMELBONAIRE

BELIZE

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDNV Yacht Charters 443.829.8576 www.nvcharters.com

Lalati 877.750.0233 www.lalatifiji.comMatava 679.333.6222 www.matava.com

Dancer Fleet 305.669.9391 www.dancerfleet.com

Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat 679.992.4001 dolphinbaydivers.comKoro Sun 970.209.4265 www.korosunresort.com

Qamea Resort & Spa 649.360.0217 www.qamea.com

Wananavu 679.669.4433 www.wananavu.com

Blue Ocean Marine Pty.Ltd. 415.830.3846 www.blueoceanmarine.com.au

Buddy Dive Resort 599.717.5080.518 www.buddydive.com

Deep Blue Adventures 888.266.2209 www.deepblueadventures.com

Quest Dive Adventures 770.992.8414 www.questdive.com

Villa Makoshi Lower Level 780.483.0044 www.BonaireDiveVilla.com

Sunset House 800.854.4767 www.sunsethouse.com

Southern Cross Club 800.899.2582 www.southerncrossclub.com

Divetech@Cobal Coast Dive Resort 888.946.5656 divetech.com cobaltcoast.com

COSTA RICAQuest Dive Adventures 770.992.8414 www.questdive.com




Calypso Beach Retreat 303.264.8333 www.calypsobeachretreat.com

FIJI CONT...

Divi Resorts 954.545.0269 www.diviresorts.com

CURACAOOcean Encounters 800.932.6237 www.oceanencounters.com

Scuba Du 310.684.5556 www.scubadu.com

Island DreamsTravel 713.973.9300 www.divetrip.com

Sun Breeze Hotel 1.800.688.0191 www.sunbreeze.net

Albatros Charters 888.333.4643 www.cozumel-fishing.com

BlueBubbleScuba 987.872.4240 www.bluebubble.com

Hugh Parkeys 888.223.5403 www.belizediving.com

CAYMAN ISLANDS CONT...

Dive Away Fiji 888.266.2209 www.diveaway-fiji.com


CAYMAN ISLANDS

Conch Republic Divers 800.274.3483 www.conchrepublicdivers.com

FLORIDA

FIJIBeqa Lagoon Resort 800.542.3454 www.beqalagoonresort.com

Horizon Divers 305.453.3535 www.horizondivers.comOff The Wall Adventures 863.709-9253 www.offthewalladventures.com

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WASHINGTON

Anacortes Diving & Supply Anacortes (360) 293-2070 Store

Diver's Dream Charters Anacortes (360) 202-0076 Charter

Washington Divers Bellingham (360) 676-8029 Store

Gone Diving Bellingham (360) 738-2042 Store

Adventures Down Under Bellingham (360) 676-4177 Store

Odyssey Diving Clarkston (509) 751-1095 Store

Evergreen Dive Service Everett (425) 512-8811 Store

Naknek Charters Friday Harbor (360) 378-9297 Charter

Hood Sport 'N Dive Hood Canal (360) 877-6818 Store

Undersea Adventures Kennewick (509) 735-0735 Store

Mike's Beach Resort Lilluwaup (360) 877-5324 Resort

Lighthouse Diving Center Lynnwood (425) 771-2679 Store

Whidbey Island Dive Oak Harbor (360) 675-1112 Store

Coachman Inn Oak Harbor www.thecoachmaninn.com

Capital Divers Olympia (360) 866-3684 Store

Northwest Dive Charter Parkland (253) 370-5144 Charter

Scuba Supplies Port Angeles (360) 457-3190 Store

Admiralty Dive Center Port Townsend (360) 379-3483 Store

Townsend Bay Dive Port Townsend (360) 385-2353 Store

A-2-Z Scuba Instruction Puyallup (253) 840-3483 Store

ScubaSET Adventure Center Puyallup (253) 841-5666 Store

Dive Commercial Int’l Seattle (206) 784-5050 Commercial Store

Aluminator Water Taxi Seattle (206) 571-3273 Charter

Lighthouse Diving Center Seattle (206) 524-1633 Store

Underwater Sports Seattle (206) 362-3310 Store

Scuba Center of Spokane Spokane www.spokanescuba.com

Bandito Charter Tacoma (253) 973-0370 Charter

Lighthouse Diving Center Tacoma (253) 627-7617 Store

Tacoma Scuba Center Tacoma (253) 238-1754 Store

Bubbles Below Woodinville (425) 424-3483 Dive Center

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Broken Island Adventures Bamfield (888) 728-6200 Resort/Charter

Ocean Quest Water Sports Burnaby (604) 436-1157 Store

Abyssal Diving Charters Campbell River (800) 499-2297 Charter

49th Parallel Dive Charters Chemainus (250) 252-0758 Charter

Cedar Beach Resort Chemainus (250) 252-0758 Dive Resort

UB Diving Courtenay (877) 883-3483 Charter

Hornby Island Diving Hornby Is. (250) 335-2807 Dive Resort

Sink or Swim Scuba & Watersports Nanaimo (250) 758-7946 Store

Sundown Diving Nanaimo (888) 773-3483 Store/Charter

Nanaimo Dive Outfitters Nanaimo (250) 756-1863 Store

Rendezvous Dive Adventures Port Alberni (877) 777-9994 Charter

Browning Pass Hideaway Port Hardy (877) 725-2835 Resort/Charter

Catala Charters Port Hardy (800) 515-5511 Charter

God's Pocket Resort Port Hardy www.godspocket.com

Mamro Adventures Port Hardy www.mamro.com Liveaboard

Copper Island Diving Salmon Arm (250) 832-5737 Store

PorpoiseBay.ca Egmont (800) 665-DIVE Charter/Resort

Tahtsa Dive Charters Tahsis (250) 934-6365 Charter

MethodMarine.com Tofino (250) 725-3251 Store/Marina

Ocean Planet Adventures Tofino (250) 725-2221 Resort

TwoEaglesLodge.com Union Bay (250) 335-2342 Dive Resort

SeaDragonCharters.com Vancouver (604) 329-3486 Charter

ST. CROIX (U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS)

Cane Bay Dive Shop 340.773.9913 www.canebayscuba.com

ROATANCoCo View Resort Roatan 800.282.8932 www.roatan.com

PHILIPPINESAtlantis Dive Resort 775.588.0500 www.atlantishotel.com


SEA OF CORTEZ/SOCORRO ISLANDS

RED SEA - EGYPT

Rocio Del Mar 602.558.9580 www.rociodelmarliveaboard.comGALAPAGOS

HONDURAS

Divencounters 877.323.DIVE www.divencounters.com

Fly & Sea Dive Adventures 888.995.DIVE(3483) www.redseadiving.ca

Learning Through Travel 516.781.5556 www.learningthroughtravel.com

TURKS & CAICOS

INDONESIA CONT...

Worldwide Dive and Sail 866.258.6398 www.worldwidediveandsail.com

Abyss Dive Center 52.984.873.2164 www.abyssdivecenter.com

MEXICO

Aquanauts Dive Adv. 52.998.206.9365 www.aquanautsdiveadventures.com

The Dive Station (407) 843-3483 www.divestation.com

BVI Scuba 284.540.2222 www.bviscubaco.com

Jost Van Dyke 800.778.8066www.jostvandyke.com

Dive Provo 649.946.5040 www.diveprovo.com

Oasis Divers 649.946.1128 www.oasisdivers.com

Utila Tours 800.668.8452 337.893.0013 www.utila.com

ST. KITTSDive St. Kitts 869.564.8914 www.divestkitts.com

Tasik Ria Resort Spa & Diving 62.431 -.824.445 www.tasikria.com

SpruceCreekScuba 386.767.1727 www.sprucecreekscuba.com

FLORIDA CONT...

To be listed in our Tropical Dive Directory call 360.240.1874 or email us at [email protected] DIVE DIRECTORY

Island DreamsTravel 713.973.9300 www.divetrip.com

INDONESIADeep Blue Adventures 888.266.2209 www.deepblueadventures.comIsland DreamsTravel 713.973.9300 www.divetrip.comKungkungan Bay Resort & Spa 530.347.2300 www.divekbr.comLembeh Hills Resort www.LembehHills.com 62.812.441.18.000

ST. VINCENTBequia Dive Adventures 784.458.3826 www.bequiadiveadventures.com

Deep Blue Resort 011.504.95.76.36.97 www.deepblueutila.com


Pindito Liveaboard 831.818.8594 www.pindito.com

Big La Laguna Beach Dive Resort 425.298.8172 www.BigLaLa.com

Campbells Beach Resort +63.920.416.0502 www.CampbellsBeachResort.com

Southern Most Diving 305.307.2693 www.southernmostdiving.com

GoRoatan.com 888.405.8737 www.goroatan.com

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NORTHWEST DIVE DIRECTORY

GET YOUR BUSINESS LISTED IN OUR DIVE DIRECTORY FOR ONLY $12.50! - CALL 360-240-1874

Beyond Deep Diving Victoria (250) 475-2202 Store

Ogden Point Dive Victoria (888) 701-1177 Store/Charter

Wilson Diving Services Victoria (250) 478-4488 Store

ALBERTA

Adventures in Scuba Calgary (403) 299-7751 Store

Aqua Sport Scuba Centre Calgary (403) 686-6166 Store

The Dive Shop Calgary (403) 243-4616 Store

Sub Sea Experience Edmonton (780) 434-1433 Store

Just for You Crew & Dive Services Grand Prairie (780) 832-7209 Store

IDAHO

Dive Magic Boise (208) 319-3483 Store

MONTANA

Sports Cove Bozeman (406) 585-9926 Store

Glacier Divers Kalispell (406) 253-4016 Store

OREGON

PacificWatersports.com Aloha (503) 642-3483 Store

Astoria Scuba Astoria www.astoriascuba.com Store

Central Oregon Diving Bend (541) 388-3660 Store/Charter

Rogue Scuba, Inc. Central Point (541) 830-5551 Store

Eugene Skin Divers Supply Eugene (541) 342-2351 Store

CoralSeaScuba.com Grants Pass (800) 482-1599 Store

South Beach Scuba Newport (541) 867-4944 Store

Aquatic Sports Portland (503) 245-4991 Store

Diver's Den Roseburg (541) 673-3710 Store

Blue Element Salem (503) 400-7375 Store/Charter

SalemScuba.com Salem (503) 588-3483 Store

Under Water Works Tigard (503) 620-6993 Store

ALASKA

Scuba Do, Inc Kodiak (907) 486-2960 Store

Test the Waters North Pole www.testthewaters.com Store

Island Fever Diving Sitka (907) 747-7871 Store/Charter

HAWAII

Aqua Zone Honolulu (808) 923-3483 Store

Dive Oahu Honolulu (808) 922-3483 Charter

Pearl Harbor Divers Honolulu (808) 589-2177 Store/Charter

Honolulu Scuba Company Honolulu (808) 220-0577 Store

www.honoluluscubacompany.com

Big Island Divers Kailua-Kona (808) 329-6068 Store/Charter

Jack's Diving Locker Kailua-Kona (808) 329-7585 Store/Charter

Kona Honu Divers Kailua-Kona (808) 324-4668 Charter

Pacific Rim Divers Kailua-Kona (808) 334-1750 Charter

Torpedo Tours Kailua-Kona (808) 938-0405 Charter

Wanna Dive Kailua-Kona (808) 937-1175 Charter

Dive & Sea Maui www.diveandseamaui.com Charter

Mauna Lani Sea Adventures Kamuela (808) 885-7883 Store

SeaSport Divers Koloa, Kauai (800) 685-5889 Store/Charter

Capt. Charley Scuba Shack Kihei (877) 213-4488 Store

Mike Severn's Diving Kihei (808) 874-6428 Store

Lahaina Divers Maui (800) 998-3483 Store/Charter

Mike Severns Diving Maui www.mikesevernsdiving.com Charter

CALIFORNIA

Catalina Divers Supply LLC Avalon (760) 801-7996 Store/Charter

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