Books & Resources

The Diver’s Devotional: Deeper In 40 Days

(Dive Travel Business News - January 14, 2012) -- Cadron Creek Creative has released its first devotional written specifically for the scuba diver. Now available for purchase online, this 185-page soft cover book provides 40 daily readings, each providing a non-traditional educational and entertaining discussion coupled with an in-depth and enlightening devotional – each focused on the sport of diving.

Intentionally covering a wide range of topics and steering clear of traditional diver textbook subjects, this book targets every level of diver certification and years of experience. For this reason, this devotional will find equally strong appeal to someone newly certified to the sport while being an ideal gift for the most experienced diver. read more »

The Monitor Boys: The Crew of the Union's First Ironclad

The Monitor Boys: Book about The Crew of the Union's First Ironclad

(Dive Travel Business News - January 10, 2012) -- As we approach the 150th anniversary of the historic sinking of the USS Monitor, there is a renewed interest in the book "The Monitor Boys" published in 2011. Historian John Quarstein has painstakingly compiled bits of historical data gathered through years of research to present the first comprehensive picture of the lives of the officers and crew who served faithfully in an iron ship unlike any vessel previously known. read more »

Limited Edition USS Monitor Poster Now Available

(Dive Travel Business News - January 12, 2012) -- Wreck divers, shipwreck enthusiasts and marine history buffs will appreciate a Civil War shipwreck poster now available through Tech Diving Limited. From the estate of the late photographer and explorer Rod Farb, the limited edition USS Monitor poster was taken during the Farb Monitor Expeditions in the 1990's. The photograph was chosen by National Geographic as the image that best illustrated the USS Monitor during that time. The full color poster is printed on 10 point stock and measures 24x36 inches and is available for US$20. read more »

2012 Edition of Dive Travel Guide Excellent Resource for Trip Planning.

(Dive Travel Business News - December 18, 2011) -- Caradonna Worldwide Dive Adventures has launched the 2012 edition of its Dive Travel Guide. Available in both print and downloadable enhanced eBrochure format, the 132-page Dive Travel Guide showcases the world’s best dive resorts, liveaboards, and dive operators. An excellent resource for dive vacation planning, the guide is filled with “bucket list” caliber dive destinations throughout the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Caribbean, and other exotic destinations such as the Red Sea.

For this year's guide Caradonna has included some additional information that will help greatly in planning trips both near and far such as maps, calendar of events (both natural and manmade), and temperature charts (both air and water). Each page is easy to read and identify key amenities available such as shore diving, nitrox, WiFi, underwater photo support, etc. read more »

NOAA Diving Manual to be released Jan 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - November 20, 2011) -- Best Publishing Company has announced the launch of the latest edition of the NOAA Diving Manual. This long-respected diving resource offers instructions, recommendations, and general guidance on the broadest possible range of underwater living conditions and dive situations. Its robust content will prove useful to scientific, commercial, and recreational divers everywhere.

Nearly a decade in the making, the highly anticipated fifth edition of the NOAA Diving Manual Package Includes: Softcover Manual, CD-ROM, Plastic Nitrox No-Deco Tables and Plastic Dive Planning Worksheet/Tables. Thanks to the expertise of the diverse National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) contributors, this comprehensive reference guide will continue to set the standard and bring the best science to the latest in diving safety, training, cutting-edge technology and innovation. read more »

Reef Fish Identification Travel Edition Now Available

(Dive Travel Business News - September 23, 2011) -- A travel companion to the classic Reef Fish Identification, the divers' standard reference for more than 20 years, has been published by New World Publications. Written and produced by veteran underwater photographers and founders of the non-profit REEF (Reef Fish Identification Foundation) Paul Humann & Ned DeLoach, the new TRAVEL EDITION is a lightweight field guide rugged enough for gear bag and boat. Less than 3/4 of a pound, with plastic comb binding and waterproof covers! 132 pages, 281 species and 560 photographs in a 6 x 9 format.

The book includes information on each species including their common, scientific and family names, descriptions, identification markings, preferred habitat and the animal's range. Suggested Retail Price is $29.95. For more information on the entire series, and to order visit New World Publications.

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Scientific Diving Techniques

(Dive Travel Business News - Sept 21, 2011) -- This newly updated and revised second edition of John Heine’s Scientific Diving Techniques covers the details of research methods underwater. Included are general scientific diving guidelines, an overview of aquatic habits and ecosystems, specialized diving equipment and procedures, locating and marking study sites, archaeology, measuring physical and biological factors, underwater experimentation and underwater photography and videography for the scientist. There are over 500 references to original scientific techniques. Also included are training exercises to aid Diving Safety Officers in training scientific divers. read more »

Our World Underwater Celebrates 40 Years with History Book

(Dive Travel Business News - April 2, 2010) --The oldest continuing running dive show in the US, Our World-Underwater celebrates 40 years in 2010. To commemorate it's journey in becoming one of the most popular dive shows in the US, authors Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg have written a new book, "Forty Years of Our World Underwater" that includes fascinating pictures from the four decades of Our World-Underwater.

Accordinng to OW-U president Patrick Hammer, "The last 40 years have generated some incredible memories and this book will allow divers to share some of those experiences and will also provide newer divers with a glimpse into the show's past. We're excited to offer this piece of diving history."

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Mastering ReBreathers 2nd Edition Available at DEMA 2010

Mastering ReBreathers 2nd Edition Now Available

(Dive Travel Business News - November 11, 2010) -- Best Publishing Company is launching Mastering Rebreathers by author Jeffrey E. Bozanic. This long awaited, newly updated, and fully revised second edition is a comprehensive new look at rebreathers, written for the diving industry. Its chapters cover all types of rebreathers currently available; the history, physics, physiology, and theory of rebreather diving; pre-dive, dive, and post-dive procedures; and maintenance and travel considerations. It is designed for use as a generic textbook for all agencies and rebreathers.

Mastering Rebreathers, Second Edition is the perfect tool for those who would like to experience the thrill and excitement of expanding their diving skills and re-invigorating their passion for diving. In well-trained and well-informed hands, a rebreather will not only enhance the capabilities and enjoyment of diving, but will increase safety as well. Whether you are new to rebreathers and are using this book as part of a formal training course. read more »

New Online Dive Travel Tool for the Dive Community

Jackie Hutchings and Rick Taylor, Founders of Scubadviser.com

(Dive Travel Business News - July 22, 2010) -- Divers from all over the world can now share their knowledge and experience of dive operators, dive centers and liveaboards with a new online resource, Scubadvisor.

From Belize to Bermuda, from Trinidad to Tonga, Scubadviser offers the collective wisdom of divers with first-hand knowledge of a total over 6000 dive centers and liveaboards worldwide. Each reviewer rates on a range of measures including attentiveness, quality of diving, and safety awareness, and contributes their own take on the total dive experience.

No longer do divers need to lurk on message boards or trawl the web when deciding on which operator to choose. Scubadviser makes it easy to find out what other divers think of the operators that they have used—both good and bad. All reviews are moderated and dive operators have right of reply. read more »