YOUR COMPLETE DIVE TRAVEL GUIDE
THROUGH THE LENS
THE HANS HASS FIFTY
FATHOMS AWARD 98
JAMES CAMERON
By Leslie Leaney
James Cameron has produced the
two highest-grossing box office
films in history: Titanic and Avatar.
He was awarded the 2004 Hans
Hass Award for his contributions to
science and technology
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AN UNDERWATER
PHOTOGRAPHER’S
GUIDE TO THE
MALDIVES
LONG WEEKEND
GETAWAY 18
LAP OF LUXURY
By Erin Quigley
One of the ultimate indulgent dive
destinations, the Maldives promises
photographic riches beyond your
wildest imagination
BANGKOK BREAK
By Gill McDonald
The beatufiul island of Koh Tao is
the perfect weekend diving break
from busy Bangkok
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LONG WEEKEND
GETAWAY 14
SHOOTER ON TOUR
WHERE THE BIG ANIMALS
ARE WITH AMOS NACHOUM
Interview by Gill McDonald
Step into the world of big animals
with the charismatic veteran
photographer, explorer,
expedition guide and President
of BigAnimals Expeditions
MEDITERRANEAN MADRID
By Mike Kochalski
Cabo De Palos-Islas Hormigas and
Isla Grosa make for a wonderful
diving experience and a perfect
long weekend away from Madrid
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ISLANDS AND
LIVEABOARDS
By Various Contributors
An eclectic mix of islands and
liveaboards for your next diving
adventure, from the Caribbean to
Australia and the world in-between
DARKNESS AND LIGHT
IN TRUK LAGOON
By ANDREW MARRIOTT
Andrew Marriott describes the
extreme contrasts of beauty and
violence, adrenaline rush and
tranquility that prevail in this
haunting location
THE CHECKLIST 08
PLAY 10
OCEANS’ 11 60
BOOK REVIEW: ROD MACDONALD 110
VIDEO REVIEW: WILL FOSTER-GRUNDY 112
WHERE NEXT? 128