This 224-page title plumbs the depths of the underwater world of scuba divers and snorkellers. Informative essays include details on marine life and conservation, planning and equipment needed, as well as a guide to 18 top diving destinations in North America and the Caribbean. A Travel Tips section offers carefully selected lodging, camping and dive operator information. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as 17 specially commissioned maps.
" John Cronin, CEO, PADI Dive Right In with Valuable Offers from PADI, DACOR, and Sport Diver Magazine! This friendly guide shows you how to dive right into snorkeling and scuba.
The Physics of Scuba Diving features questions at the end of each chapter, for which answers can be found by visiting http://nup.com/physics-of-scuba-diving-answer.aspx
Traces the harrowing experiences of diving companions David Shaw and Don Shirley, whose 2005 underwater recovery endeavor in Africa's dangerous Bushman's Hole crater resulted in one of their deaths and the near escape of the other. 25,000 ...
Diving & the Body NASAL PASSAGES EPIGLOTTIS OESOPHAGUS TRACHEA Carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide bonds with ... BUT DESPITE THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE , IT TELLS THE BRAIN TO SLOW DOWN THE HUGE AREA AVAILABLE FOR GAS DIFFUSION THE ...
The first modern approach to scuba, this book includes chapters on women, pregnancy and diving, drugs and diving, and thorough decompression tables.
This book support the learning up to the first diving certificate. Many practical tips and hints make the book an ideal companion for young divers.
"THIS IS THE BOOK THAT ALL BEGINNING DIVERS NEED TO READ!
The Physics of Scuba Diving features questions at the end of each chapter, for which answers can be found by visiting http://nup.com/physics-of-scuba-diving-answer.aspx
Explore Scuba Diving Techniques, Equipment And Safety. Up Close Photos Capture The Excitement Of Diving.
Discusses the action-packed sport of scuba diving, including safety equipment, competitions, and safety information.