TECH::
Wreck Tech Safari. A. Bizioukin. Extremely exciting dive-safari, covering a number of well-known wrecks of the Red Sea. Technical diving, educational courses, useful experience, unique impression. 4

PORTFOLIO::
Val Darkin. Interview by S. Kolosova. Val Darkin is a prominent Russian cameraman with great u/w experience and keen feeling for natural beauty. 20

RUSSIA::
Motherland of Octopuses. A. Shpatak. Diving in the Far East, the North Prymorie, described by the native born. Details of history, climate and dive-cites. And: especial attention to octopuses! 30

EQUIPMENT::
Regulator Battles — 3. A. Levandovski. This publication continues the cycle of polemic articles on the very important item: what to choose. 38

Semi-dry Suit "Scotia". S. Barabanov. Test-dive in cold Atlantic waters ashore South Africa — excellent results. 60
BCD’s for Technical Diving. S. Tikhomirov. Choice for technical diving equipment requires experience and responsibility. Here — detailed review of the market, basic demands, pros and contras. 92
Death Touch. A. Voronenko. True story by an UDIP Instructor about incident with the tank. 102

LIVE OCEAN::
Kamchatka Krab. V. Levin. Detailed description of Kamchatka Crab by well-known scientist with many years experience of biological studies. 40

APNEA::
Azure Abyss. G. Risso. Famous apnea-master Gianluca Genoni and his new record. Hard work of a whole team during preparation and implementation. 48
Spare-Fishing Philosophy (continued). P. Antonov. The old problem — lack of funding — is the same for all u/w kinds of sports. Spare-fishing suffers from it most of all. 130

TRAVEL::
Papua New Guinea. T.Rock, O. Spoelstra. These world famous places are still can be object of research expedition, with pioneer diving and discovering new unique dive-cites. 52
The secret of Shaab Samadai Reef. A. Kirsanov. Divers from the diving center Grot made researches and map of the new reef-cave in the Red Sea. 100
Micronesia. Ju. Smirnova. Palau — top of the world for diving. Tourist and travel information, details, u/w beauty and diving reality. 72

INTERVIEW::
Interview with the Great White. K. Kolosov. Doctor L. Campagno from the South Africa shares his secret information on Great White sharks behavior. 62

SEA SECRETS::
NADIA. J.-L. Maurette. History of the French transport vessel Nadia, that sunk in 1970, discovered by research divers from "Expedition Scyllias". 80

PORTRAIT::
Canadian Mosses Do Dive! S. Murashkina. Story of the artist. Gilbert van Ryckevorsel — Canadian diver and passionate nature-lover, u/w photographer, now creator in "Marine Abstract Art" style. 86

CLUB::
Come On, Marlins! S. Marlinova. Exciting adventures in "Marlin Inn" — one of the best beach-hotels and dive-centers in Hurghada. 106

PHOTO & VIDEO::
U/W Video. O. Bojok. Review on cameras, housings, etc. for underwater shooting. History and up-to-date situation. 114

MUSEUM::
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. S. Murashkina. Long-cherished dream came true — and we receive the opportunity to see the great Museun aquarium "from inside", quided by its "hostess", Nadya Ounais. 122

INFORMATION::
Solo-diving — Passionate Discussion. S.Kurikov Diving alone attracts great number of divers sooner or later, and the youngest educational body, SDI, began "Solo Diving" certification. 128