MUSEUM::
The One-Ship Museum. K. Kolosov. "Vasa" - the ship, sunk in 1628 and found 300 years after now is a unique historical museum in the center of Stokholm. 6

PORTFOLIO::
Tatiana Novikova. Tatiana, at first a swimmer, then a coach of u/w swimming, then - organizer of "Aquanavtas" - scuba school and dive-center in Lithuania, creative photogtapher, friend of marine creatures. 18

TRAVEL::
Maldives. U/W Paradise. D. Fridman. On board "Nooranee Queen". Detailed review of the whole trip: Moscow airport, the flight, Male, the Boat, and diving, diving, diving… 30
Diving Safari. G. Gusev. Diving Safari on Board "Angel of Fortune" - it is something special in the variety of well-known and familiar Red Sea Adventures. 62
The 18th Moment Of Spring. S. Murashkina, A. Biziukin. Amazing "spa-cave-diving" in Montesumano Terme, the unique thermal cave in the Northern Italy. 76

Tahiti And Her Islands. V. Darkin. Paradise islands intrigue travelers from all over the world by their rich history, "Ocean People" - native population, biodiversity of marine life, great dive cites. How to get there, where to dive, how to behave. 86

TEST::
APEKS. The Company "Three Dimensions". Leading Russian technical divers test Apeks ATX regulator. Results and opinions. 40

PORTRAIT::
It's Better To See It Once. A. Biziukin. Interview with the famous Greek u/w photographer Konstantinos Petrinos, passionate and patient artist with high professional skills and keen sense for marine life. 44

LIVE OCEAN::
Sharks. A. Ostrovski. Sharks continue to excite common people as well as scientists. Historical and up-to-date information by a Doctor of biology. 54

LETTER TO THE EDITOR::
Responsibility and Safety. V. Tobak. CMAS ** Instructor from Odessa shares his opinion on educational process, procedures and "Human" factor. 72

EXPEDITION::
Chronicle of an Unsuccessful Expedition. I. Galaida Cave exploration in Ural karst region. Adventures, difficulties and wise decisions. 96

FLORA & FAUNA::
Sea Devil. K. Amsler Mantas were often regarded as devils, and the local people were extremely scared. But these great marine birds are peaceful creatures, eager to "dance" in the sea with divers. 102

HISTORY::
The Island of Blooming Lotus. A. Rogov. Research work close to the island in the Japanese sea, named after famous Russian Navy Admiral Putyatin. 120

INDUSTRY::
Poseidon. A. Biziukin. Delegation of our magazine visits Poseidon in its historical Motherland, Sweden, and penetrates into the history of this world famous enterprise for diving equipment, its modern development and new revolutionary inventions. 108

EQUIPMENT::
Proton. V. Afonchenko. Diving with "Proton" - relic u/w vehicle - constructed in the 60-ies of the XX century by the Special Constructors Bureau for underwater technique, and the other historical equipment. 116

PHOTO & VIDEO::
Photosub in the Neptune's Gardens. A. Aristarkhov. Films. 124

INFORMATION::
Dive Show in Paris. S. Murashkina. Salon De La Plongee Sous-Marine 2002. 128
And all the Standards will Arrive.... S. Murashkina. 130