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	Room 301	Room 302	Room 306	Room 305 - Free Presentations
11am	#S111 - Underwater Photography: The Big Picture By Marty Snyderman Most of the time when underwater photographers get together and "talk shop," the focus is about the specifics involved in getting particular types of photographs, the latest, greatest gear, and "must visit" diving destinations. While all of those topics are of great interest to most photographers, it is all too easy to overlook photography's "big picture," the overview that encompasses all of the steps in photography from camera set-up to backing up your files. A big part of what the diver does takes place underwater, and Marty will discuss shooting strategies and avoiding common pitfalls. But maximizing your efforts underwater and getting the most out of your photography involves having a plan and doing things "right" before your dive, in the water, after your dive, and at your computer.	#S211 - Southern California's Best Beach Dives By Dale Sheckler Beach diving along the Southern California coastline is fun and easy. And you can avoid the crowds (both divers and non-divers) if you know where to go. This seminar, given by the co-author of the popular book Southern California's Best Beach Dives, will touch upon some of these hidden treasures. Included will be what you can expect above and below the water, marine life encounters, and tips on how to make your beach dive as enjoyable as possible.	#S611 - Secrets of Fish ID By Ken Kurtis Divers take the time to learn how to dive but sometimes don't take the time to learn what it is they're looking at underwater. In this seminar, Ken Kurtis will share with you some of his "secrets" of figuring out exactly what it is you're looking at. It's a generic system that will work anywhere in the world but Ken will also focus on some California-specific fish that you are likely to encounter on a regular basis including all THREE of our gobies. (Sure, you know Blue-Banded and Black-Eyed, but how about that third one???) It's a loose format and questions are encouraged. And if you have photos (digital or prints) of "unknown" fish, bring them in and we'll try to figure out what they are.	I Want a Life on the Islands By Ocean Divers and Georgie Hausserman (PADI Course Director) Would you like to change your career and move to a tropical island? Attend this seminar to get started.
12pm	#S112 - Making A Living In Diving As A Photographer, Writer And Filmmaker... By Marty Snyderman If you are curious about or have an interest in developing a career for yourself as an underwater photographer, writer or filmmaker, this seminar is for you. One of only 65 people inducted into the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association's (DEMA) Hall of Fame, Marty Snyderman has made his living in diving since the mid-1970's. At various stages of his career his primary focus has been working as a divemaster, dive instructor, retail store manager, trip leader, photographer, writer, filmmaker and on the staff of prominent industry magazines. Marty has seen the diving industry grow, grow up and change, and he has had to change with it in order to keep up with the times. He has a sincere interest in helping anyone who wants their own career in the "underwater arts" learn from his experiences.	#S212 - Wide-Angle Close ups By Jack and Sue Drafahl This is a very popular technique that provides perspective and creative lighting. We will show you how to set up point-and-shoot cameras as well as D-SLRs to provide this 3-D look at underwater photography.	#S612 - How to Buy Dive Gear By Ken Kurtis Whether you're a newbie or an old salt, there will come a time when you make the decision to purchase your own gear. And it can sometimes be daunting with all the choices and nomenclature that's out there. In this seminar, Reef Seekers Dive Co. owner Ken Kurtis will give you things to look for when buying major gear (regs, BC, dive computers, etc.) as well as other tips on how to deal with stores, employees, and some pitfalls to avoid when making your purchases. It's a loose format with questions encouraged throughout.	Diver Fatalities: How Good Divers Get into Bad Trouble By Dan Orr and Divers Alert Network An in-depth discussion of recreational diving fatalities using DAN's analysis of nearly 1000 diving fatalities cases. This presentation also includes a discussion of diving hazard identification and mitigation with recommendations on how to improve safety.
1pm	#S11 - Scientific Diving Expeditions By Jeffrey Bozanic We have all seen Jacques Cousteau on TV, diving exotic locations around the world. What does it take to do this? This seminar will talk about what goes into planning and running a scientific diving expedition. Jeff will delve into his photographs of the 50+ expeditions with which he has been involved, sharing hard learned lessons, funny moments, and the thrill of new discoveries! Travel the planet through images to remote deserted islands, the Antarctic, and other parts of the planet Earth, both well known and unheard of.	#S21 - The Advantage of Change the Point of View in Underwater Photography By Jack and Sue Drafahl Most underwater photographers shoot dozens of images of the same subject with very little change from one image to the next. We will show you how to change shooting distance, focus, lighting, in order to make your images more dynamic for print and digital slide shows.	#S61 - Bubble Trouble By Dr. Tabby Stone Decompression Sickness and Arterial Gas Embolism are both related to bubbles where they shouldn't be. Learn a bit more about how bubbles end up in the body and how they cause problems in a bit more detail than you were probably taught in your basic scuba class.	The Best of Papua New Guinea A multi-media introduction to Papua New Guinea and its best dive destinations, Loloata Island Resort, Tofu, Tawali, Walindi Plantation Resort and M.V. feBrina. How to get there and what to do when you are there.
2pm	#S12 - White Sharks of Guadalupe By Stan Waterman The White Sharks of Guadalupe: Close-up encounters, just an overnight run south from San Diego, for U.S. divers the most economical opportunity for nose-to-nose meeting with the great predators. The encounters are virtually guaranteed and the cage diving is the most diver-friendly and safe to be found.	#S22 - How to Pack for an International Dive Trip By Ken Knezick International travel is becoming increasingly difficult, even before you try to bring scuba and camera gear along. Airlines keep lowering baggage allowances, while adding fees and restrictions. Learn packing strategies, what to bring, and what to leave home. Learn what luggage works best, how to secure it, avoid theft, and what to do if you and your luggage become separated. Ken's presentations are sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor, and audience input is encouraged.	#S62 - The Great Whales By Bruce Watkins Encountering a great whale in the water has got be one of the most memorable and heart stopping moments a diver can experience. Many parts of the world offer ecotourism programs that enable swimmers to interact with whales in the wild—fin, humpback and sperm whales make for exciting dive companions. Learn where to snorkel with whales, as well as how to approach and photograph them.	The Sport, Science and Education of Freediving By Performance Freediving and Kirk Krack The current sport of freediving, why we can achieve 11-minute breath holds and 702 feet of depth as well as why freediving is excellent cross training for recreational and technical scuba divers.
3pm	#S13 - Fiji, the Nai'a & Day of the Tiger By Stan Waterman On the famous live-aboard, Nai'a, a tour de force of the fine diving on Fijian reefs plus the hospitable island villages. & Scarface is the name of a huge, 16-foot tiger shark that has befriended a native diver in Fiji. The diver, Russi, an old friend of Stan's, now feeds by hand the great animal, one of the great apex predators. Stan and his assistant document the action at 105 feet, shooting next to Russi.	#S23 - TOP TEN List of Cool Caribbean Dive Destinations By Ken Knezick An audience participation presentation, this spirited and fast-paced talk will whisk the crowd around the Caribbean, defining and comparing the best Caribbean dive opportunities. To the benefit of all, participants are provided ample opportunity to share their own knowledge and experiences. This show is fast, fun, and one in which everyone learns something.	#S63 - Underwater Camera Care and Maintenance: What All Photographers Should Know By Pacific Camera Repair Pre-dive and post-dive preparations necessary to prevent flooding and damage commonly encountered when using underwater photographic equipment. Emphasis is on time-tested techniques that provide successful photographic dives. Participants will be provided with a complimentary personal maintenance kit that enables an interactive approach to the seminar. This will help eliminate the repetitive accidents and/or damages that have been an ever-increasing occurrence.	CCR Designs, Benefits & Limitations By Silent Diving This Seminar will explain what goes into the various designs of a closed circuit rebreather & the advantage and disadvantage of each design.