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Eric Douglas

Eric Douglas is an author and journalist known for his thriller novels with scuba diving, environment and ocean themes. He has been a dive instructor and a diver medic and worked for PADI, DAN and has written training articles for Scuba Diving since 2008.
He is also documentarian writing stories about Moskito Indians who scuba dive for lobster and photographing Russia after the Soviet Union broke up.
 

Lessons for Life: Alone in a Crowd

Seven scuba divers enter the water for a wreck dive, but only six returned alive. Learn how to stay safe and avoid dive accidents in this latest installment of Lessons for Life.

Ask an Expert: Solo Diving, OK or No Way?

Solo diving: Should you ever do it? Ask an expert and read for yourself to see if you have enough experience, dedication and training to tackle the task of scuba diving by yourself.

Ask an Expert: Is Spearfishing OK on Scuba?

For some divers, spearfishing on scuba is a great past-time. For others, the act plucks marine animals from the gene pool, degrading their ability to reproduce. See what some spear-fisihing experts think about the controversy.

Lessons for Life: A Not-So-Smart Night Dive

There’s nothing underwater worth risking your life — whether it’s money, jewelry or a cellphone.

Sharks on land, Chapter 4: A Story for Scuba Diving Readers

An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the fourth of four chapters.

Sharks on Land, Chapter 3: A Story for Scuba Diving Readers

An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the third of four chapters.

Ask an Expert: Are Oil Rigs Good or Bad for the Environment?

Are oil rigs good or bad for the environment? Our scuba diving experts explore both sides of the issue as it relates to Monterey, California's oil rigs. For more on marine conservation, go to scubadiving.com.

Sharks on Land, Chapter 2: A Story for Scuba Diving Readers

An exclusive Mike Scott short story from the author of the newly released dive novel "Heart of the Maya," wherein the protagonist breaks up an illegal shark-finning group in the Bahamas Written just for Scuba Diving’s readers, this is the second of four chapters.

Lessons for Life: Lose Your Focus, Lose Your Life

Getting caught up in the moment turns a son’s first ocean dive into his father’s last. Losing focus during a dive leads to tragedy for this dad.