COVER STORY Diving Cocos, Malpelo, and Panama Aboard the Inzan Tiger In addition to diving the big-creature action of Cocos Island and Colombia's Malpelo Island, the Inzan Tiger is testing the waters of Panama's Jicaron, Montuosa, and Ladrones Islands. Check out how our reviewer rates this hemisphere's newest dive destination. And even though you're bound to worry about things like whether the big stuff will be there in an El Niño year and whether the Costa Rican Inzan Tiger will live up to its billing, would you anticipate problems with troops from the Panamanian Coast Guard toting M-16s? More Boats What other live-aboards run trips out to Cocos, and how do they stack up? Diver's Insurance In case of a dive accident, can we assume our health insurance will pick up the tab, including any hefty bills for medical evacuation and hyperbaric chamber treatments? Find out if you need dive insurance, and how the coverage and prices on policies offered by DAN, PADI, and DSI compare. About Those Shark Feeds Orchestrated shark feeds have become big business for dive operations. Of course, divers are concerned about the ecological ethics of feeding wild creatures. But should they worry instead that one of these days the sharks will forego the chum for the tourists? What do the experts think? Travelin' Divers Update Our readers' and writers' comments often remind us how much the little things count in making a good dive trip. Problems run from the frost-forming temperatures on live-aboards to island traffic jams to "ceiling-mounted vegomatics that pass for fans." Balancing them are the little extras, like a truly full-service dive shop that made arrangements for a visiting divemaster to renew his marriage vows-and kept it a secret until the couple arrived at the church. Check out what to watch for ... and what to watch out for. Welcome to the Caribbean Sea Lice Season For decades a Bahamian old wives' tale has warned about "sea lice." And every year there are divers who learn the truth in the tale first-hand, when what starts out as a nasty rash under their wetsuits turns into an itch so severe it's almost enough to drive them crazy. Find out what hospital researchers have learned about "sea lice," from what causes them to sting and how to treat the symptoms to ways to minimize your chances of being their next victim. Get the full story! Goofy Dive Stunts Goofy dive stunts that take the cake, from underwater knitting to underwater line-dancing, and which stadium rents a pool for divers who also happen to be baseball fans. Boat Load of Trouble The new owners of an Aussie live-aboard have had a boat load of trouble, most recently the death of a crew member in March. What were the circumstances of his mysterious death? Why Divers Die From time to time Undercurrent reports on case studies of divers' deaths in hope that others will learn from their fatal errors. In the first part of a two-part article, we examine deaths from entrapment-divers who either get caught with no way out or become entangled and are unable to free themselves. Whether it's the perils of cave or wreck diving or the dangers of being snared by kelp or rope, knowing the details of divers' mistakes is the best way to ensure you don't repeat them. Beer Breaks Rated While it's unlikely you'll select a Caribbean dive destination for its local brew, it's always nice knowing how they rank. And there's a Caribbean beer for every palate, from lighter brews resembling Moosehead to stouts that rival Guinness. Thumbs Up Vacationing divers who don't like the treatment they receive usually have to take their lumps. But airing your complaint to a newsletter that prints the good, the bad, and the ugly can sometimes make a difference. Flotsam & Jetsam Find the answers to some of diving's perplexing little questions, like one doctor's explanation of divers' low pain thresholds and just how high the decibel meter reads out in the silent Atlantic. And don't miss the more serious questions about possible defects in name-brand gear, such as why the hose blew off a newly-purchased regulator and whether the aluminum cylinder explosion that cost a dive-shop technician two fingers was due to a manufacturer's defect or possible damage or abuse. Could a cylinder inspection could have prevented the explosion?