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Guam takes action on finning
A proposed bill would outlaw shark finning in the waters around Guam but its passage is far from assured
First published in Mar/Apr 2011
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The majesty of Maluku
One of the last blank spots on the diving map, Halmahera's waters are also among the world's most prolific
First published in Mar/Apr 2011
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Surfing's new frontier
The small island of Wuvulu is on few people's radar and that's just the way typhoon-hunting surf explorers like it
First published in Mar/Apr 2011
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Tekking it to extremes
As technical diving moves ever closer to the recreational mainstream, we puncture a few myths, look at what motivates technical divers and help you decide if you have what it takes
First published in Mar/Apr 2011
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Queen of Boracay boardsport
Local girl Nenette Graf founded an event that put Boracay on the world windsurfing map and two decades on, is as integral to the island's future as the famous white beaches
First published in Mar/Apr 2011
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Mountain bike basics
Got a nice new trail machine, and itching to get it dirty? First make sure your bike is set up right and you've mastered a few essential skills.
First published in Mar/Apr 2011
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Heeling it right
Overpronation can lead to problems all the way up the body - but treating it can be a touchy subject
First published in Jan/Feb 2011
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Buyer's guide: Snowboard boots
Get the fit right to stay comfortable all day long and you may even improve your riding
First published in Jan/Feb 2011
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A link in the chain
Freediver, filmmaker, model: Ai Futaki is always looking to make a difference
First published in Jan/Feb 2011
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Prime powder plays
Logging some slope-time this winter? With Japan the playground of choice for most boarders and skiers, we take a quick tour of some of the biggest and best resorts to help you get the most out of your time in the frozen north.
First published in Jan/Feb 2011
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Pirates of the Coral Sea
Note: When this article was originally published, the story was sadly obscured by the background. It is re-published here to allow better enjoyment of the tale's twists and turns.
First published in Nov/Dec 2010
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Shark fans find their teeth
Shark fin campaigners in Hong Kong are starting to find a more receptive audience among the city's corporates and the general public
First published in Nov/Dec 2010
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The adventure grand slam
Think you'll seen and done it all in Asia? If you can't count the 12 experiences that follow among your highlights then think again. (And for those that have done them all, tell us so we can help you brag about it!)
First published in Nov/Dec 2010
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Heeding the silent scream
Across the oceans, corals are being killed by a deadly natural predator we ourselves have inadvertently aided
First published in Sep/Oct 2010
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The frigid frontier
Find out what it takes to dive under the ice, the most forbidding, unforgiving environment of them all
First published in Sep/Oct 2010
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The height of nobility
Aristocrats, climbing and otherwise, put the Curzon Trail on the map and it distinguishes itself still today with an exclusive feel and peerless views of the Garhwal Himal
First published in Sep/Oct 2010
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Plight of the pig-deer
Biologist Dr Lynn Clayton has dedicated her life to saving the babirusa and its tropical forest habitat
First published in Jul/Aug 2010
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Pulling the strings
Malcolm Vargas believes Taiwan is a paraglider's paradise and has spent years helping it to realise its potential
First published in Jul/Aug 2010
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Hot Shot: Nustawan makes his point at Billabong Pro Junior
First published in Jul/Aug 2010
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Closing the fish farming loop
A Hong Kong company aims to become the first to farm reef fish in a way that is sustainable as well as commercially viable
First published in May/June 2010
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