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Ridding Palau of Explosive Remnants of War

Highly trained divers take on the delicate task of removing undetonated bombs from a shipwreck sitting in the otherwise-idyllic blue waters of Palau. read more

The Cayman Islands, Crown Jewel of the Caribbean

World class diving, crystal clear waters, stunning beaches, shipwrecks, excellent food+drink, vibrant nightlife and the friendliest hosts in the Caribbean. read more

Crossing the Himalayas, The Roof of the World

Two men set off on an epic journey- hiking 2,500 miles across the frozen and unknown reaches of the highest mountain range in the world. read more

Diving the Shipwrecks of Vancouver Island, Canada

A team of technical divers and underwater photographers explore historic shipwrecks in the emerald waters of British Columbia, connecting the past to the present. read more

Scuba Diving the Island Nation of the Philippines

Underwater Photographer Stewart Sy gives us 7,107 reasons to go diving in the Philippines, with his broad coverage of the remarkable island nation. read more

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- First Ascent Downlight Sweater Review Made by Eddie Bauer, the First Ascent label defiantly takes aim at the high end, performance outerwear market with its slick designs and top grade materials. The Downlight Sweater offers high quality, 800 fill down and fuzzy pocket liners to keep you toasty when you need it most.
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- Sony NEX-5 & Aquatica AN-5 Underwater Housing Sony’s innovative NEX-5 mirrorless digital camera becomes submersible with Aquatica’s AN-5 underwater housing. A powerful combination for the aspiring underwater photographer or the pro looking for a backup solution. This compact system foreshadows the lightweight, cutting-egde technology of the future, while offering the flexibility of a classic interchangeable lens camera.
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