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  1. charlier

    Snorkeling @Raja Ampat

    Hi all. I am stumped. Two friends are interested in visiting RA for a snorkeling trip. I am not sure how to approach their request. It’s my feeling that LoB’s cater to mostly to scuba divers, with dedicated dive guides. It’s hard to accommodate guests on a LoB that freedive/snorkel, since the...
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    New advances- Mapping coral reef diversity using airborne sensors

    Here is a link to a well-written article on the Global Airborne Observatory, which effectively can map the seafloor to a depth of 50 feet, in three dimensions. The airborne Global Airborne Observatory can map 250,000 acres a day, at resolution of 4 centimeters, a huge step forward in mapping...
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    1st time @Key Largo, Florida

    My wife and I were flying to Argentina via Miami and we thought that we would visit our close friends in Key Largo. We arrived mid-morning on a red eye from Seattle. Since we packed for spring skiing in the Andes, we did not bring any dive equipment. It was a bit different diving with borrowed...
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    For Sale Aqualung 5.5mm Men’s Wetsuit, New

    For Sale - Aqua Lung Safaga Men’s 5 mm Full Wetsuit, Size Medium. This wetsuit is brand new and has never gotten wet. $135, OBO. I'm located near Seattle, WA and I can to meet up locally if you are in the area. If you need shipping, I'll cover the cost of basic ground shipping to the...
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    Repatriation: moving back to Seattle

    After many years living in Singapore and working in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, we will be relocating back to lovely Seattle a week or so before Christmas. We will split our time, between the Pacific NW and Indonesia. I will miss the easy access to the warm, current-rich waters of...
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    Edit or add to shearwater dive log

    After searching SB, it seems that it is not possible to add a few dives to Shesarwater desktop on my Mac laptop. It’s not a big issue. Rather than using my Perdix while teaching a few OW classes, I used a similar computer to my students. Are there new solutions?
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    Atomic subframe mask: Broken strap holder

    To Atomic Aquatics: The rubber holder on my subframe mask just ripped, so the mask strap is not attached. The mask held fine in the water, but will need to replace mask. Do you know if it’s possible to replace the mask without the lenses. I have prescription lens and just want to swap the lens...
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    Question: Rec mode MOD

    I have a question regarding MOD on rec mode with Perdix ai. It seem that the computer does not give actual MOD ppO2 1.6 at FO2 .21. The computer gives a max depth of 50m rather than 66.1m. I am curious about the computer, not agency standards. Perhaps my setting are incorrect. Edited as Perdix
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    Scientific drilling and climate change

    I thought that I would post 2 photographs that document drilling porites corals A large coral can provide sub-seasonal record of SST, salinity, and rainfall records. Photos from Micronesia and taken by WHOI staff photographer. Drilling corals for climate studies by charlier posted Sep 2, 2017...
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    Wreckage of the USS Indianapolis was discovered at 5500 m depth

    The wreckage of the USS Indianapolis was discovered on 18 August by the expedition crew on the Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel. At 5500m below the surface on the sea floor of the north Pacific. See link, Wreckage From USS Indianapolis Located In Philippine Sea | Paul Allen With...
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    Wreckage from the USS Indianapolis was discovered

    The wreckage of the USS Indianapolis was discovered on 18 August by the expedition crew on the Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel. At 5500m below the surface on the sea floor of the north Pacific. See link, Wreckage From USS Indianapolis Located In Philippine Sea | Paul Allen New...
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    Perdix rec mode - changing gas

    My wife just purchased a Perdix ai computer. She is an OC rec diver and has about 400 dives in SE Asia. After looking at the videos, reading the manual, and successfully configuring the computer, she has a question on changing gases. She mentioned that the gas can be changed in system setup mode...
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    Middle ear infection: prognosis

    This is my first post in diving medicine. Background: After decades of diving, I have yet to experience a substantial ear infection. I have never had a problem equalizing while diving or flying. Timeline: Recently, after a few weeks of diving (3 dives per day, teaching, guiding or fun...
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    Help: Photogallery, albums, and permissions

    Is there a sticky that provides instructions on the photo gallery, albums,and changing permissions.,I tried to make an photo albums, but failed miserably. Since I do not understand the structure and pathways, I am not sure how to change album media content, album titles, and permissions for...
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    Spare o-rings for Atomic 2nd stage

    I want to purchase spare o-rings the connect the LP hose to the 2nd stage (B2 and M1). I do not need service kits or B2 swivel kits, just the o-ring that is located between the 2nd stage jam nut and the LP hose. The part numbers might be 20-7150-00 (M1) and 20-2010-00 (B2) - fyi, I just need to...
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    Expat Yank visiting Yongala in mid-april

    Work takes me back to Townsville in mid-April. Similar to my previous trip, I will arrange two days diving with Yongala Dive. My question - what is the weather like in mid-April regarding sea surface conditions and water temperatures. During my drive from Townsville, it would be fun to see a few...
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    Replacement: Cobalt Key Pad

    Hi Ron My wife's Keypad on her Cobalt needs replacement. The "enter" button is stuck. We live in Singapore and it's hard to get replacement parts. Best, Charlie
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    Expat Yank visiting Cairns or Townsville

    Work takes me to Townsville or Cairns in January or early February. During my last visit, I visited Alva Beach @Yongala Wreck. I was paired up with a fairly experienced diver and had a very good time. For my next visit, my wife and I have a choice between Townsville and Cairns. At the tail end...
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    Help: Sunnto D6i and Dive Plan mode

    My backup computer (Sunnto D6i) shows NA , desat 0:00 on "Plan no dec" mode. The battery is OK. All else works fine, from Nitrox mode to Dive History. I mostly use the D6i on gauge mode, but clearly it was on Dive-Nitro mode during the last dive. After 500+hours as backup computer, I would have...
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    Why "NA" on dive plan mode on D6i

    My backup Sunnto "locked out" (?) out. Currently, the Plan No Deco Mode shows "NA". One would think that 48 hrs later this would be resolved. I mostly use the D6i on gauge mode, but clearly it was on Dive-Nitrox mode. After 500+hours as backup, I would have thought this might have happened...
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