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I purchased a Dive Rite Deco Reel in 2005. When I use it to shoot a lift-bag, the axle and spool comes loose (unscrews itself) from the handle. Any suggestions?

While I was in Cozumel for a recent dive trip, I shot a 2-minute video of the new Mega Store. It includes a clip of the "famous" cart escalator, and is located here: OYisgSZGKmo YouTube - Mega Store In Cozumel .

I arrived in Cancun, Mexico via a direct US Airways flight on February 10. My plane was on-time, and none of my baggage was lost, damaged or destroyed. I cleared Customs & Immigration at the airport with no problems (as usual for Cancun), and then purchased my bus ticket on Ado Bus Lines to...

This photo was taken mid-morning in Nov. 2008 about a half-mile off the west coast of Jamaica near Negril, depth was about 50 feet.

This fish was photographed a quarter of a mile off the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in July 2008 at a depth of approximately 50 feet at about 11:00 a.m.

I arrived in Liberia, Costa Rica on July 14, 2008 from Miami via American Airlines. Normally, the 20 mile taxi ride from Liberia to Playa del Coco costs $40, however, I was fortunate to meet a business owner on the plane who lives in Playa del Coco. He offered me a ride for $20, and I accepted...

Photo was taken in Honduras. Anyone know the species (and subspecies)?

For memory card camcorders, can a regular SD card be used in a SDHC slot? And will a card reader that accepts SD cards also accept (and read) SDHC cards?

We are thinking about a long-term stay in Cozumel and remembered that this hotel looked pretty good and advertised daily, weekly and monthly rates for apartments. It is located on 5th St., less than a block from Christi's place. Has anyone stayed there, and if so, how was it? Anyone have info...

I arrived in Freeport, Bahamas via a direct flight on US Airways from Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 7. The plane was on time (actually a bit ahead of schedule), and none of my luggage was lost or damaged. The cost of my round-trip ticket was $342.00. The airport is large, modern, spacious...

I made 12 dives in Cozumel last week. All entries into the water were done via a back roll. On my final dive, I injured my back. When I rolled into the water, it felt like I had rolled over something on the railing of the boat as I slipped into the water. My lower spine was impacted in the...

I arrived in Cozumel, Mexico on October 4, 2006 and began my week of diving the following day. I made a total of 12 dives during the next six days, and they represent some of the most beautiful and adventuresome diving I’ve done so far. Most of the people I met in Mexico were friendly and...

The family was notified on Sunday, August 13 of the death of a divemaster who lived in (or near) Virginia Beach, VA. In accordance with the rules of this forum, the name of the deceased is not being listed here. It is thought at the present time that the death was dive related and occurred off...

I arrived in the town of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize on June 4, 2006 and began my week of diving the following day. I made a total of 12 dives during the next five days, and they represent the most beautiful and adventuresome diving I’ve done so far. Most dives were made on the...

If they can actually pull this off and she sits upright after sinking, this is going to be an awesome dive: http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/03/03/manmade.reef.ap/index.html .

We drove from our home in north Georgia to Key Largo (a two-day drive) and arrived the evening of Feb. 19. I began my dives the following day. Gasoline was plentiful on the trip, and was priced from $1.97 at a few stations just south of Atlanta to $2.49 near Homestead, Florida. I noticed that...

I just had a tank O-ring fail, luckily it was on the surface (when I was connecting my reg). It started me thinking; how common are O-ring failures at depth? Anyone here ever experienced one? If so, could you describe what happened?

At the present time, what are the hours of operation of the springs? Are they open every day? What does it cost to dive? Is there a phone number? What facilities are on the premises? (restrooms, air-fills, changing rooms?) Are divers required to use a flag? Are the springs now being...

The Dives: These dives were made with Dive Key West (800.426.0707). I was very satisfied with the diving and their service in general, and plan to do more business with Dive Key West in the future. Concerning the actual dives, I hardly know where to begin. This was my first time diving in...

Photos from my June 6 - 9 trip to Key West are located here: http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/37695 Camera used: ReefMaster DC310 with wide angle lens Many thanks to Medical1 for the advice to get the wide angle lens, and to remove it/replace it underwater...