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A photo I took of a flying feather star has been featured in the Green Buzz online article Coral Reefs: 35 Beautiful Species.

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'Plan your dive, dive your plan' has been drilled into every diver's psyche.  Your choices for planning are dive tables, dive computers and recently gaining in popularity pc dive planner software.  Problem is we don't always carry our laptops with us on remote locations but we are likely to have our smartphones.

Here are a couple of apps I have on my Symbian Nokia N8-00 which are useful for dive planning.  Please note that these software are not substitutes for seeking proper dive education with a NAUI instructor.

1. Jdeco
2. Decochek

Share the Windows, OSX, iOS or Android deco apps you use in the Comments below.  Dive safe!

The NAUI Introduction to Technical Diving course prepares the Advanced/EANx diver to the rigors and discipline of technical training.  It focuses on key areas which will greatly benefit the student in all his recreational dives and instills the skills foundation for further technical diver education:

• Buoyancy and trim
• Non-silting propulsion
• Air sharing procedures
• Valve drills
• Proper ascents and SMB deployment
• Decompression theory
• Equipment configuration

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NAUI openwater scuba diver checkout at Pier Uno resort, Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. We had a great time learning. Hit the link below to see the photos.

Distortion from chrome  covered pillar of Podium Mall, Mandaluyong CIty, Metro Manila, Philippines

We believe:

• an individual should not be qualified as a NAUI Instructor unless those empowered to qualify the person would allow that person to teach their loved ones to dive.
• that the leadership power in NAUI should be limited to and controlled by the democratic process.
• NAUI Instructors are qualified professional educators who are granted academic freedom to teach diving in any reasonable manner as long as NAUI standards and policies are met. NAUI does not have a rigid approach to teaching diving. NAUI training support materials are designed for flexibility in teaching.
• NAUI Instructors may exceed NAUI standards in ways that do not jeopardize student safety. Examples include exceeding the number of required open water dives or increasing the academic content.
• in the principle of continuing education for divers. People cannot learn all they need to know about diving in a single course of instruction and are to be encouraged to obtain additional training to enhance their safety and enjoyment.
• diving instructors should be constantly improving the courses they teach. As better ways to teach are developed, NAUI Instructors have an obligation to share these developments with other NAUI members.
• in the educational concept of conditioning, i.e., the over-learning of skills. NAUI Instructors should structure every course to ensure adequate training and practice time.
• any individual who possesses the mental and physical abilities to dive and the desire to do so can be taught to dive by a patient, capable NAUI Instructor who will work with the person until the person is qualified to dive safely.
• that developmental skills, exercises and games that do not have a direct application in actual diving can be used effectively during training in controlled conditions to enhance diving ability.
• those who wish to learn to dive must have good water-skills, attain the ability to swim continuously, and demonstrate basic water survival skills.
• that divers should not be totally dependent upon their equipment for their safety. NAUI members emphasize the skills of diving.
• anyone certified as a diver should be able to perform the basics of a rescue of a buddy diver.
• that standards requirements and student needs are the governing factors controlling instruction and we oppose any controlling factors that hinder or prevent the meeting of these requirements and needs.
• it is more important to train a few students well than to certify many marginally trained divers. We further believe that educational quality must never be sacrificed for economic reasons.
• in student-centered learning.
• that responsibility for safety should be gradually transferred from the instructor to the student during training and that students should be capable of assuming full responsibility for their own safety in order to be certified to dive without supervision.
• businesses and individuals are entitled to do business with whomever they choose and we do not demand that they be exclusive to NAUI. We do, however, expect NAUI members to represent and support the NAUI organization to at least the same extent they support any other organization.
• instructors and dive centers should profit from their instructional activities. We recognize that diving warrants the professionalism and the fees associated with other recreational adventure sport pursuits.
• in the traditional concept of the buddy system for diving.
• that proficiency in the skills of sharing air and making an emergency swimming ascent is essential for diver safety.
• that it is the duty of the officers, directors and employees of the association to meet the needs and desires of the NAUI membership above any and all other needs and desires that may exist in the diving industry.
• it is the responsibility of every NAUI member to ensure the quality of NAUI instruction.
• every member has an obligation to report violations of NAUI's Standards and Policies and/or the Code of Ethics.

(NAUI Standards & Policies)

Gain the in-depth knowledge that will establish you as a recognized authority in your diving club or group. Hone your diving skills to the level of a professional NAUI Leader. Thrill to the adventure of open water dives in settings that will test your abilities to their limit while enhancing and expanding your diving capabilities. Then proudly wear the most coveted and respected patch in recreational diving - that of the NAUI Master Scuba Diver.

The course is an continuing education certification course for divers who wish to increase their understanding and enjoyment of diving. Emphasis is on student participation and practical application of knowledge in open water after a classroom discussion of subjects. This course is an excellent progression toward NAUI Leadership roles.

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