"Rainbow Star" — an oil painting by California marine life artist Donna Schaffer. Click here for story.
December 2002
Vol.19, No. 12

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FROM THE PUBLISHER
Diving is Sexy, But Not Sexual
by Dale Sheckler

CATALINA
Dive Spot Catalina Island:
China Point

by Dale Sheckler

MARINE LIFE
Arrow Gobies — Little Fishes that Dart All Around
by Nancy Vander Velde

These should do nicely for the eyes of the snowman. Photo by Dale Sheckler.

SOUTHERN CHANNEL ISLANDS
Dive Spot San Nicolas Island:
Begg Rock
by Kim Sheckler

SPECIAL FEATURE
Marine Artists:
Donna Schaffer / Tony Mafnas

EASY DIVING
Diving the Easy Way:
How to Make More Time for Diving
by Dale Sheckler

DIVE BOAT REVIEW
Truth
by Bruce Watkins

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
How To Survive a Dive With an Underwater Photographer
by Kim Sheckler

GEAR REVIEW
JMJ Custom Wetsuit
by Dale Sheckler

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