Alert Diver Issue: Q3 2014

Core Quickie

August 1, 2014  Jessica B. Adams, Ph.D.; Photos by Stephen Frink

Core muscles are incredibly important for everyday activities, but also for scuba diving. A stronger core reduces the risk of injury when lifting dive gear and it promotes years of pain-free diving. Learn more great core exercises.

Female personal trainer in sports bra and shorts lies on stomach with legs up

Kauai’s Niihau

August 1, 2014  Joseph C. Dovala

Get a first-hand look at diving in Kauai’s Niihau. The diver discusses searching for the Niihau volcano and more.

Diver swims behind a giant sea turtle

Moondance

August 1, 2014  Richard Barnden, Brice Semmens, Ph.D., and Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D.

Spawning is greatly influenced by the moon’s phases and greatly changes the spawning fish’s behaviors. Learn more about spawning.

Massive swarm of spawning two-spot red snapper