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a method of viewing coral reefs underwater for extended periods of time; diving into depths of the water using a Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. seagrass bed - a large area in the tidal zone of the ocean where seagrasscs grow.
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How to produce clean, dry, divers breathing air that meets international standards
This article exposes the commonly held misconceptions about how compressor filtrations systems really work, and underlines the essential checks and maintenance necessary to produce clean dry divers breathing air - and save the dive operator a pile of money long-term in unnecessary scuba tank replacement costs.
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The History of Scuba Diving
The history of scuba diving is very interesting. Many civilizations throughout time have engaged in breath-hold diving, also known as free-diving. The evidence of early free-diving is the finding Read more...
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Scuba Diving - It Ain't What You Do - It's the Way That You Do It
Some dive organizations appear to be hell-bent on getting as many people as possible to scuba dive. They are then able to release amazing statistics that suggest that everyone and his dog is scuba diving. I can hear a famous ditty ringing in my ears: It ain't what you do, its the way that you do it!
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This logic applies very well to scuba diving. Its all very well that 5 million people throughout the world can scuba dive, however, its the way that they do it that really matters. It is often those -I can scuba dive- people who get into trouble underwater and are at risk of finding themselves in an -I nearly died scuba diving- situation.
Who is to blame?
The industry or the individual? The industry is often given bad press for reducing their training course requirements and/or course length. You could also apportion blame to the tourism industry who market as a blissful recreation that no holiday is complete without! Alternatively you could blame society for our in-built consumerism and drive to spend money. However, it is also the responsibility of the individual diver to make sure he or she knows as much as they can about the risks of and what to do if something goes wrong.
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How to produce clean, dry, divers breathing air that meets international standardsThis article exposes the commonly held misconceptions about how compressor filtrations systems really work, and underlines the essential checks and maintenance necessary to produce clean dry divers breathing air - and save the dive operator a pile of money long-term in unnecessary scuba tank replacement costs.How to Avoid Isobaric Counter diffusion hits during trimix decompressionIsobaric Counter Diffusion triggered by breathing gas changes is predominantly a problem when carrying out Trimix dives that are deep enough and long enough to generate formal decompression stops that require the use of a hypoxic Trimix. An analysis program embodying these concepts to identify known unsafe ICD gas switching practices and unsafe decompression is made available
So, it is up to each individual diver to weigh up the risks and benefits of scuba and ensure they have a realistic view of what is involved. Ultimately, if you dive, the buck stops with YOU!
Reiss Mackie is a instructor living and working on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef in Australia. He is an expert on stress in scuba divers and co-author of
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Panic Management Guide with Dr Sarah Carney
MBBS. Visit his website and forum for more information on the psychological challenges of diving
Reiss Mackie is a instructor living and working on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef in Australia. He is an expert on stress in scuba divers and co-author of The Panic Management Guide with Dr Sarah Carney MBBS. Visit his website and forum for more information on the psychological challenges of diving
www.scubadivingpanicmanagement.com
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Scuba Certification: What It Is
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How to produce clean, dry, divers breathing air that meets international standards
This article exposes the commonly held misconceptions about how compressor filtrations systems really work, and underlines the essential checks and maintenance necessary to produce clean dry divers breathing air - and save the dive operator a pile of money long-term in unnecessary scuba tank replacement costs.
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