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When DEMA was in February, there was a lot of attendance, but when it moved to October, the attendance began falling off. The travel industry wanted the move. Most dive shops are still running trips in October. Most equipment reps can do regional shows and see more shops at a lower expense...

You can dive on most of the offshore wrecks anytime and see sand tigers. They are a common site, except of the U-352. It is too small for them to hang around on during the summer.

I use an AB Biller 36 and 42.

Ikelite has the CoolPix L18 and a housing on their web page. It looks like a good combination. When you read the information about the camera, under the 15 modes, there isn't an underwater mode. Has anyone used this camera underwater? If so, what were your results?

The best thing to do is to call the shop and ask. I know Discovery in Beaufort will give you the option of an instore credit for later use or they will issue a refund if a charter is cancelled because of weather.

One can participate on just one day of the dives, but you must attend the training seminar on Sunday night.

I use a SeaQuest Pro QD. Not too bulky and plenty of D-rings.

Preliminary Overview and Plan Goals: to Increase public awareness of the indo-pacific lionfish invasion and collaborate with the dive industry in lionfish research and control efforts Background: Indo-pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) have become well established in the...

Classes give you a variety of equipment and techniques to use. Start with a pole spear to learn aiming and size judgement. Once you get good at hitting your target with the pole spear, move up to a speargun. Try out different sizes that let you see which one is more comfortable to you to use...

I know you were not ranting at NC crews. I just wanted to let new doubles wearers realize that they needed to make sure they are on because NC crews will help double wearers to the entry point, but will not check the valves.

Doubles do not get checked. Because of the way divers have them set up, both on or isolated, they are not touched.

When divers come to North Carolina, the first thing that they realize is that they are not in Florida or in the Caribbean. The offshore dives are usually in the 85 to 120 foot range, although we do have some inshore wrecks that are in the 60 to 70 foot range. Some dive shops require that...

It's time for the Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association's Annual Fund Raiser. It will be on Saturday, March 7th. In the past, this has consisted of a fundraising dinner and programs at the Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. This year due to the state of the economy we have decided to open...

If you are a photographer and want the head on shot, they will turn away. If you don't have your camera, they will keep coming at you.

The cost is $550.00. It starts on a Friday night, then continues through the weekend. The QAR dive is on the last day.

When I take macro pictures with the DC800, the center is okay, but the edges are blurry. My canon in a housing, from further away and zooming in, takes all clear pictures.

The water off of Morehead and Beaufort will be warmer than off of Hatteras. Most of the wrecks out of Beaufort Inlet will have sharks on them. For the ones that don't dive, there is Fort Macon, a civil war fort that has been restored on Atlantic Beach. The Maritime Museum in Beaufort has a...

I have dove with Sea Dwellers several times. Great operation.

I did not see that listed on the website. Why isn't it included with the DC800 instead of using the camera to charge the battery?

I've been out with Sea Dwellers several times. The Captains and crew were always excellent. The boat is close to the Holiday Inn and Marina Del Mar, both within walking distance. I stayed at Marina Del Mar each time. It isn't fancy, but clean and close. There is a restaurant between the 2...