XRay Mag Issues #38 Available For Download
X-RAY MAG #38 contains 98 speads (double pages).
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Some of the main features and hightlights in this issue include:
Indonesia's Lembeh Strait. Check out Eric Hanauer's stunning macro photography as he takes us to Sulawesi for a muck diving adventure, while Don Silcock gives us the ins and outs of North Sulawesi's underwater realm.
Utila Island. Scott Bennett goes to Honduras to explore the gem of an isle, Utila, where a rich culture abounds above and below the waves.
Gulf Spill News. The largest oil spill in U.S. history has hit the Gulf of Mexico after the April 20 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion. It has affected every level of life in the sea... keep tabs on its
effects upon the marine ecology and the dive industry in the region.
Pink Dolphins of the Amazon. Michel Braunstein takes us to the Brazilian outback where divers can have a close encounter with the endearing and acrobatic pink dolphin, locally known as 'Boho'.
Technical Diving Equipment. Tech guru Mark Powel gives us an inside look at how technical divers rig their gear for more efficiency and safety, lessons that can benefit recreational divers, too.
Sandtiger Sharks. Andy Murch talks about the Sandtigers who take refuge in the ecosystem flourishing in the numerous shipwrecks of the Diamond Shoals off the coast of North Carolina, USA.
Field Work. Lawson Wood offers excellent tips on effective methods of working in the field for better results in post production.
Dive Watches. From the practical to the luxurious, dive watches are both enchanting and critical pieces of equipment. Get the low down on the latest and greatest underwater time tickers from Kelly LaClaire and Peter Symes.
Cephalopods. Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about squids and octopi by Dr. James Wood compiled by biologist and editor-in-chief Peter Symes.
Underwater Fashion Photography. Award-winning underwater photographer, Caelum Mero of Australia, gives us a unique perspective on shooting for fashion and creative imaging under the waves.
Plus our columnists... Robert Sterner's Book Log and Gear Check, Bonnie McKenna's Turtle News, Whale Tales by Kelly LaClaire and Travel News from Scott Bennett.
