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On The Brink POLAR BEARS
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DR SYLVIA EARLE scuba101
Ask The Experts HOW DEAD IS THE DEAD SEA ?
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Front Line MISSION OF HOPE
First Timers NIGHT DIVING
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FEELING GREEN AROUND THE GILLS ?
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RIBBON EELS Starting out life as males , these delicate beauties all become female later in life !
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FROM THE EDITOR
Sorry to say it , but even in 2016 , the diving industry reflects the gender imbalances still so prevalent in the world today . Diving is still undoubtedly a male dominated domain . But things are slowly changing , and this issue is all about celebrating some of the pioneers – tipping our masks to some of the underwater world ’ s female role-models .
From courageous young ladies like Madison Stewart who has dedicated her life to saving sharks ( p34 ), to veterans of marine conservation like Dr Sylvia Earle ( p28 ), the waters are full of inspiring women . More of whom are also increasingly being recognised for their photographic prowess , and in this issue ’ s # uwphotography section ( p12 ) we pay homage to some of ladies who have been consistently at the forefront of underwater photography in recent times .
We still have a long way to go , however . In an eye-opening editorial , the “ Queen of the Mantas ”, Dr Andrea Marshall , tackles the reasons women are still so underrepresented in the sciences .
It ’ s impossible to adequately showcase all of the incredible “ sisters of the sea ”; most of you are out there simply doing what you love , under the waves , out of the limelight . This issue is dedicated to all of you .
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From DAN Asia-Pacific www . uw360 . asia / SD
On the cover
Christina Zenato with the sharks she has fought hard to protect in the Bahamas Image ©️ Amanda Cotton