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This is not a reflection of what we consider right or a fair deal to hardworking contributors - on the contrary, we think it sucks too and it would be so much easier and pleasant to post everyone a checque in the mail - but that is how the land lies.

It is a labor of love for everybody involved and the magazine and website is brought to you free of charge, thanks to a group effort by volunteers and supporters.

The current global economic downturn has created a lot of setbacks for dive industry and regrettably changed the usual revenue streams profoundly and probably for good. Even the photo pros do not earn money selling images but by conducting classes, selling books and guiding trips.

"If you want to make a small fortune in diving, you have to start with a big one."