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    1. Dive Professionals

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    4. Technical Recreational Diving Specialties

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    5. Team Diving Agencies & Practices

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    7. Technical Diver Training - Doing What Works

      For years technical diver training has been spearheaded by IANTD, TDI, and ANDI. In recent years both PADI (DSAT) and SSI have entered the arena. These agencies focus on the technology aspects of training including all the levels of mixed gas diving, overhead environments, and general and unit specific rebreathers. This section is for discussion of their methods and program.

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    3. Caribbean Islands

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      Eastern: Mongolia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Japan. Southeastern: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia.

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      If it hold tanks or adjusts buoyancy for an individual, it goes here.

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    6. Scientific Diving

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      Find information on commercial trips and expeditions around the world. Trip listings will link back to their appropriate regional forum.

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