Associations and Instruction
British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC): the world's largest diving club provides diving instruction through its branches all over Britain, as well as Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Phone: 44.151.350.6200.

Divers Alert Network (DAN): in exchange for an annual $29 membership fee, DAN members receive free medical evacuation in the event of an injury, access to a 24-hour emergency hotline, and a subscription to Alert Diver magazine. Phone: 800-446-2671.

Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA): developed in conjunction with PADI and NAUI, HSA International provides underwater diving instruction for people with disabilities. Phone: 949-498-4540.

NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors): trains and certifies dive instructors and sets standards for various levels of diver training. Phone: 800-553-6284.

PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors): world's largest recreational diving membership organization. Phone: 949-858-7234.

Books
Diving on the Edge: A Guide for New Divers, by Michael Bane
Diving: The World's Best Sites, by Jack Jackson
Down Time: Great Writers on Diving, edited by Jim, Ed, and Casey Kittrell
Shipwreck Diving, a Complete Diver's Handbook to Mastering the Skills of Wreck Diving, by Dan Berg

Magazines
Rodale's Scuba Diving: the premier magazine for divers.
Skin Diver magazine: emphasis on worldwide diving destinations and tips for purchasing equipment.
Sport Diver magazine: the publication of PADI, this magazine reviews equipment, provides updates on the latest technology, and gives diving and photography tips.