David Strike wrote:

> > As it happens, I also feel that the industry has never moved away from
> self study, it's just been augmented with organizations of what are
supposed to
> > be experts in their field, whether it be open water, advanced diving or
> > something still more "technical".  Both are and should be part of an
> > effective system designed to maximize information available to dive
> safely.
>
> And the operative word is *should*! :-)

Indeed, it is.

Lee