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Question by bpsdepp: What could I do to work towards being a scuba diving instrustor?
I’m thirteen now, and I want to be a marine biologist and teach scuba diving in my spare time. I’m certified now with NAUI diving. What can I do to work towards being a scuba instructor?

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Labor Day weekend gas prices may rise
AAA Auto Club South officials expect average gas prices may rise slightly, heading into the Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-6.
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SMHS teen is a trailblazer
Summer break for many teenagers means a part-time job, trips tothe beach, family vacations or sometimes all of the above.
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Two die Down East
HELEN OUTLANDCHERYL BURKE SMYRNA — Children at Smyrna School were busy Tuesday creating getwell cards for their principal Chris Yeomans, and his family, who were involved in a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening on Harkers Island Road that resulted in the death of two teens riding in another vehicle.
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Build a Durable Underwater Camera Housing [DIY]
# diy While cheaper DIY waterproof solutions will work for most things, if you’re going snorkeling or scuba diving with a camera, you might want to splurge on parts for a higher quality housing—you’ll still save a ton of money over buying. More »
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N.C. Orders Barrier Island Evacuation
North Carolina officials are ordering tourists and residents to leave barrier island accessible only by ferries as Hurricane Earl heads toward East Coast Bracing for Earl | VIDEO FULL COVERAGE: Hurricane Earl FOX WEATHER CENTER MyFoxHurricane.com
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Local Scout attends jamboree
Close your eyes with me. Now imagine an open field with the sun beating down to warm the ground and the birds bathing in the nearby lake. Seems peaceful and too good to be true, doesnât it? Not for me, it wasnât. Having the honor and privilege to go to Washington D.C. for the 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree gave me the opportunity to be with nature and away from my parents and sister for a full 10 days …
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A Career In Scuba Diving

What Is Scuba Diving?

Scuba is an acronym for “Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus”. This originated from the term used for the US military re-breather sets, used by naval divers. It is independent breathing equipment, complete with an oxygen supply that allows divers to remain underwater for longer periods of time.

Who Can Be A Scuba Diver?

Working as a scuba diver is contrary to the regular nine to five office job. Anyone who has a penchant for diving can be a scuba diver. The following are points you need to take into consideration, before you decide on becoming a scuba diver:

Scuba Diving Is Used In The Following Jobs:

Underwater Construction – Scuba diving is used for underwater construction such as bridges, oil platforms, dams, docks, nuclear power plants and other coastal structures.

Underwater Archeology and Underwater Experiments – These jobs

Local Scout attends jamboree
Close your eyes with me. Now imagine an open field with the sun beating down to warm the ground and the birds bathing in the nearby lake. Seems peaceful and too good to be true, doesnât it? Not for me, it wasnât. Having the honor and privilege to go to Washington D.C. for the 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree gave me the opportunity to be with nature and away from my parents and sister for a full 10 days …
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Plenty of sun but rain needed in northern Maine
After last year’s soggy summer, Mainers around the state this year have enjoyed seemingly endless sun and high temperatures perfect for lakeside vacations and outdoor recreation.
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