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	Pacific Diver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Pacific Diver ( Gavia pacifica), known in North America as the Pacific Loon, is a medium-sized member of the loon, or diver, family.
		It may be conspecific with Black-throated Diver, which it closely resembles.
		Gavia : Latin for sea smew (although divers are not Smew); pacifica : Latin, meaning of the Pacific.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gavia_pacifica (202 words)

	Loon: Definition and links by Encyclopedian.com Information about Loon
		The loon or diver is a type of aquatic bird found in many parts of North America and northern Europe.
		A loon is the size of a large duck, to which it is unrelated; its plumage is largely grey or fl, and it has a spear-shaped bill.
		The Pacific Loon is often considered to be a subspecies of the Atlantic Black-throated Diver.
	encyclopedian.com /lo/Loon.html (256 words)

	White Shark Unprovoked Attack - Diver
		Commercial divers Tisserand, age 38, and Scott Smith were aboard their boat 'Kandy Lou,' anchored 50 to 70 m from shore, on the northwest side of the island in 6 to 7 fm of water, with a visibility of 3 to 4 m.
		The diver was unable to release the safety pin to discharge the weapon's explosive head.
		The diver recounted, "When I looked at the guys on the boat their eyes were huge and their mouths wide open." Lara and Vickers watched in disbelief as a large White Shark surfaced directly behind Abernathy and charged very quickly.
	www.sharkresearchcommittee.com /unprovoked_diver.htm (6222 words)

	Pacific Reach Images (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Pacific Reach is the first multination submarine rescue exercise held in the Pacific region and includes 600 participants, four submarines, four surface support ships and other submarine rescue systems from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, the Republic of Korea Navy, the U.S. Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
		Pacific Reach is currently taking place 200 miles off the coast of Singapore and includes submarines, support ships and additional submarine rescue units from Korea, Japan, Singapore and the United States.
		Pacific Reach is being held in the waters off Singapore and includes 600 participants, four submarines, four surface support ships and other submarine rescue systems from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, the Republic of Korea Navy, the U.S. Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
	www.csp.navy.mil /pacreach/image1.htm (1840 words)

	BBC News \| ASIA-PACIFIC \| Diver killed in shark attack
		The name of the dead man, who was a professional diver, has not been released.
		Smoky Bay is a known haunt of the great white shark, which has been blamed for a string of recent attacks - although the authorities could not confirm the species of shark behind this latest incident.
		Two surfers died after attacks on two days in September 2000, a windsurfer was taken in May 1999, and another diver killed in June 1998.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1960706.stm (310 words)

	Reporter's Notebook: S. Pacific Ritual Bungee Jumping (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Historically, a diver's goal was to bless the soil by skimming the earth with the top of his head; the blessing guarantees fertile soil for a bountiful yam harvest.
		Vanuatu is one of the most traditional countries in the South Pacific, and superstitions remain a cornerstone of the culture.
		For a long time the experienced diver stood on the tower, building anticipation in the crowd and inviting them to regain their enthusiasm.
	www.ngnews.com /news/2002/11/1125_021126_TVVanuatu.html (1163 words)

	Aquarium of the Pacific Volunteer Diver
		The duties vary but, in general, the divers are responsible for food preparation, feeding the animals in various exhibits, giving the &#147;diver talk” presentations from inside the Blue Cavern and Tropical Reef exhibits (by using a specially-wired mask), keeping the exhibits clean, and whatever else needs to be done during a four-hour shift.
		Although many of the volunteer divers are Instructors and Divemasters, the basic requirements are that you be at least 18, certified as a Rescue Diver or above, and have a minimum of 50 logged dives.
		But what draws divers initially is not only their love of the ocean, but a unique opportunity to interact with marine life on a regular basis and in a way totally unavailable in the wild.
	www.saintbrendan.com /cdnfeb02/AOP2.html (1004 words)

	Pacific Current - Diver Magazine November 2003
		While marine life observed underwater was not overly large, from the boat deck divers enjoyed sightings of humpback and minke whales, blue sharks, Pacific white-sided dolphins riding the bow wave and on one occasion a white blob turned out to be an ocean sunfish (mola mola) the size of a dining room table.
		Divers wore twin tanks each rigged with separate regulator, breathed air and decompressed on 40 per cent Nitrox.
		The team had hoped for up to six days of diving but in an area notorious for stormy seas, they were gratified with the rich haul of specimens, still and video images and unforgettable experiences they accumulated.
	divermag.com /archives/nov2003/pacific-current-nov03.html (1469 words)

	Divers & Diving photocd produced by Corel
		156009 - Scuba diver with soft coral on wing of WWII fighter plane.
		156010 - Scuba diver and sunken WWII Hellcat fighter plane.
		156029 - Scuba diver with French Angelfish and Nassau Grouper.
	www.emsps.com /photocd/corel/156000.htm (692 words)

	Maui Scuba Certification and Scuba Instruction
		Pacific Dive employs the best instructors on Maui, all of whom are professional, personable and very knowledgeable.
		Many avid divers got their first taste of Scuba diving by participating in an introductory scuba instruction dive.
		With Pacific Dive's Referral Course, you can complete your classroom and confined water scuba instruction at home and finish your open water scuba certification dives in Maui's warm and clear blue waters.
	www.pacificdive.com /maui.dive.instruction.certification.html (1005 words)

	- Diver Magazine December 98 - Pacific Report
		To combat the problem of "diver dropout syndrome", SDI plans to make training more accessible, more flexible and more focused on what divers really need to know about diving.
		A total of eleven divers and two topside workers managed all of this quite successfullyeven though the divers logged an impressive 800 minutes of bottom time that day.
		In case you haven't heard, this campaign is intended to promote the sport of diving to the non-diving public by rewarding everyone involved: dive operators, students, as well as experienced divers.
	divermag.com /archives/dec98/pacific_rpt_dec98.html (828 words)

	Great Destinations - Skindiver.com
		We are consequently focusing primarily on the Indo and South Pacific.
		As scuba specialists we can combine our airfares with resort and dive packages that are amazingly affordable, while sending you to some of the most unusual and varied diving on the planet.
		Whether you're a new diver or a veteran, why not book your next trip with one of the pioneers of the business — 30 years of diving experience at your fingertips.
	www.skindiver.com (407 words)

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		Youngsters, with their noses pressed against the glass, were delighted to find themselves face to face with a scuba diver who had slipped up on them, often upside down, on the inside of the tank.
		The divers were tended by retired veteran Navy divers, Harold Nething and Ken McElvain, and L.A. Firefighter Al Perez.
		Discussion centered around the upcoming Aquarium of the Pacific Diver's Day in regards to a problem with positioning the ladder, protecting the fish and plants in the tank, and having a safety diver in the water.
	calclassic.org /issue15.html (2532 words)

	CDNN :: Drifting in the Pacific - A Scuba Diver Left At Sea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		He unhooked his weights, which aid divers during their descent.
		Gunn and his crew had begun their search with a tight circle and were increasing the distance in concentric arcs.
		What he didn't know was that, in fact, the diver was not there to be found.
	www.cdnn.info /article/missing_diver/missing_diver.html (3733 words)

	California Scuba Diving Marine Weather and Ocean Conditions
		US Navy FNMOC North Pacific Wave Action Model - This is a very good model that uses data from satellites, local buoys, and navel ship observations to predict wave heights.
		SFSU North East Pacific composite IR, isobar, and wind images - This is a wind and pressure chart superimposed over a IR satellite image.
		Canadian Meteorological Centre (CMC) Pacific Hemisphere GOES 10 Infrared Images - These are very nice large color images with state, province, and international boundaries, latitude and longitude, and major estuaries superimposed.
	diver.net /weather (1389 words)

	MICRONESIAN DIVERS ASSN - GUAM & PACIFIC MICRONESIA SCUBA DIVING
		Most divers are fascinated with the aquatic world, which inspires them to learn more.
		Whether you are a certified PADI Diver or certified by another organization, you can take advantage of the National Geographic course.
		As a National Geographic Diver your certification signifies you have all the abilities of an open water Diver plus additional knowledge that broadens your awareness of the aquatic realm and new skills to better explore underwater.
	www.mdaguam.com /geo1.htm (578 words)

	Pacific NW Scuba - Vancouver Washington / Portland Oregon - Basic Scuba Classes
		The PADI Scuba Diver certification is a pre-entry level certification giving you an elevated knowledge of diving, dive equipment, and technique.
		The Rescue Diver course is probably the most eye-opening, useful, educational course that a recreational diver will experience.
		It is for this reason and others, that this certification is required for any diver considering continuing on to a professional dive level.
	www.pnwscuba.com /classes/basiccourses.htm (2757 words)

	Pacific Scuba Center - Instruction
		Pacific Scuba Center is the place to learn to dive.
		Pacific Scuba Center is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center.
		Pacific Scuba Center has comfortable, reliable equipment in all sizes for men and women.
	www.pacificscuba.com /instruction.htm (314 words)

	Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Craig O'Connor and his pending spearfishing world record North Pacific yellowtail (77.4 pounds), taken on a breathold dive with a band-power speargun near Abalone Point, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Mexico.
		Guadalupe Island, like other Eastern Pacific islands, is a fine place in the world to spear large yellowfin tuna.
		Divers swim over granite reef structure, Abalone Point, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Mexico.
	www.oceanlight.com /lightbox.php?ss=abalone_point (925 words)

	The Great Pacific Diving Company
		This is the program for the diver looking for a comprehensive introduction to rescue diving and an important step for those considering a career in diving.
		Great Pacific's Emergency First Response Program is a course which can be taken by everyone.....although it is an integral component of PADI diver education, the obvious advantage of knowing First Aid make this a "must take" course.
		For those divers who wish to rent their Scuba equipment for the duration of the program, this excludes personal gear.
	www.greatpacific.net /_gpd/rescue_faq.htm (367 words)

	Books : A Diver's Guide to Underwater Malaysia Macrolife (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Illustrated with more than 800 extraordinary color photographs and written in a clear, concise, informative style, this book is the field guide of choice for all serious macro divers from the Maldives to Ausralia.
		After a long introduction and a funny, informative chapter on "the fine art of macrophotography" the authors describe in full detail more than 600 different marine species, ranging from invertebrates (nudibranchs, crustaceans and mollusks) to small and not-so-small fish.
		This is a spectacular book, and a very useful one for every self-respecting Indo-Pacific muck diver and macro critter lover.
	www.wallpapers-4free.com /cgi-bin/apf4/amazon_products_feed.cgi?Operation=ItemLookup&ItemId=9832731003&templates=wallpaper (366 words)

	open-water (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Being a certified diver also gives you the options to expand your horizons into many special courses like Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, Wreck Diver, Altitude Diver, Navigation Diver, Deep Diver, Divemaster, and many more.
		The remainder classroom and the pool sessions are held at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center - 2300 Sunset, Forest Grove (503) 359-3238 ETA from Beaverton - 25 minutes via TV Hwy/from Portland - 35 minutes via Sunset Hwy.
		Pacific Watersports has different nights that they offer classes as well as accelerated programs through out the year.
	www.pacificwatersports.com /html/open-water.html (323 words)

	Great White Shark Diving - Absolute Adventures
		Cage dive with Shark Divers Great Whites and save $100 or more this year or go for free see how!...
		Absolute Adventures Shark Diver has been in the business of adventure for over nine years.
		Our dive crew, cages, and shark diving expertise are completely mobile and can join you and your vessel for up to 30 days at a time.Shark Diver can also fabricate custom built shark cages to your own yachts specifications.
	www.sharkdiver.com (393 words)

	PACIFIC SCUBA - PUERTO VALLARTA - SCUBA DIVING
		If you are a diver who does not enjoy diving with crowds or cattle boats and care more for safety and the environment, then Pacific Scuba and you share the same philosophy.
		We are a current PADI Resort Center, DAN Sponcer, and proud founder of the Beach and Bay Underwater Cleanup.
		All of the things a Diver should expect from a Dive Center.
	pacificscuba.com.mx (117 words)

	Pacific Watersports Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This course is designed to teach you all the introductory fundamentals of Scuba diving.
		PADI is the largest certifying agency in the world and is recognized world-wide.
		Being a certified diver also gives you the options to expand your horizons into many special courses like Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, Wreck Diving, Altitude Diver, Underwater Photography, Divemaster, and many more.
	www.pacifich2osports.com /rescue.php (233 words)

	Diver Training and progression - DOLPHIN PACIFIC DIVING Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		We are specialists in professional and high quality diver training..
		TRY DIVE for those who just want to see what scuba is all about...
		Open Water Scuba diver the full international qualification level..
	www.academydivers.co.nz /html/divertraining.htm (85 words)

	Iranian diver bags silver medal at Asia-Pacific contests (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Iranian diver bags silver medal at Asia-Pacific contests New Delhi, Aug. 25, IRNA -- On the last day of the 13th asia-pacific swimming and diving competitions here on tuesday the Islamic Republic of Iran won a silver medal in diving.
		Gholamreza Kheibari-Nejad, a member of Iran's national swimming and diving team, took the second place in 3-meter springboard diving, while Thai and Kuwaiti contenders took the first and third places, respectively.
		All together 18 teams are taking part in the three-day asia-pacific swimming and diving contests which started here on Sunday.
	www.payvand.com /news/99/aug/1045.html (126 words)

	BookBest: Outdoors & Nature - Reference
		If you are a diver and have Florida/Caribbean/Bahamas (and even Brazil!) in your plans and if your goal is to know pretty much every fish you can encounter on a reef, buy this book.
		The Pacific Northwest is a cornucopia of extraordinary outdoor diversity.
		From mushrooms and algae to trees and wildflowers, fishes, frogs, flies, birds, and mammals, each species is identified with a color picture, short description, and notes on the habitat and season in which you'd encounter it.
	outdoors.bookbest.com /node/reference/1541181.html (5583 words)

	Dive Global :: Diver's Tales
		At night, the beach would convene for a big communal dinner, followed by drinking and locals playing their guitars.
		Diver's Tales aims to bring you the extraordinary in dive spots around the world.
		Most trips go out with 1 rescue-trained guide per 2 to 3 divers, as well as a PADI certified local divemaster.The mild yet fickle currents of Pulau Weh, which draw the big plankton feeders and fan the soft corals, are suitable for beginner divers who heed the expert advice of local guides.
	www.diveglobal.com /explore_destinations/divertales/mar2001.asp (936 words)

	Pacific Diving: Neptune Scuba Services, complete guide of Scuba Diving
		Pacific Diving: Neptune Scuba Services, complete guide of Scuba Diving
		We are the online store that you can count on for top name brands at Unreal prices.
		Pacific Diving is pleased to bring you photographs from Gunther Deichmann.
	www.pacificdiving.net (84 words)

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