Scientific Diving Techniques 2nd Edition

This updated and revised second edition of John Heine's Scientific Diving Techniques covers the details of research methods underwater. Included are general scientific diving guidelines, an overview of aquatic habits and ecosystems, specialized diving equipment and procedures, locating and marking study sites, archaeology, measuring physical and biological factors, underwater experimentation and underwater photographing and videography for the scientist. There are over 500 references to original scientific techniques. Also included are training exercises to aid Diving Safety Officers in training scientific divers.

About the Book Cold water and ice diving can be extremely challenging and require planning, preparation, training, and safety. This book by John Heine, a scientific diving safety officer and an experienced ice diver for more than 25 years, has detailed the requirements for safe and comfortable ice diving. This book covers cold water and ice-diving environments; training; equipment; thermal protection; evaluating, preparing, and planning dives; and safety and emergency procedures. Table of Contents An Introduction to Diving: - Cold Water Diving - History of Ice Diving - Cold Water and Ice Diving Equipment Equipment for Ice Diving: - Thermal Protection for Divers - Cylinders and Valve Configurations - Regulators Safety and Emergency Procedures: - Environment Hazards - Emergency Procedures Training: - Classroom Curriculum - Confined Water Training - Dry Suit Training - Ice Diving "Open Water" Training Ice Diving Operations: - Evaluating Ice Conditions - Preparing the Site - Dive Planning and Personnel - Diving at Altitude - Suiting Up - The Dive

This text blends theoretical and scientific aspects with practical and directly applicable diving physiology and medical information. It is divided into three sections - the underwater environment, physiological responses to the underwater environment, and medical problems associated with the sport.

Luminous, a flashlight fish, and her friends are on an adventure through strange and wonderful places in the deep sea. They encounter creatures such as sticklers, jellybells, and craggles as they make collections and map their journey, exploring new worlds and discovering exciting things about "the pressure." Review: “A coming-of-age story that all kids will relate to . . . a group of deep-sea friends venture out on their own to go beyond what they thought were their limitations to find other exciting worlds. What they discover is a diversity of sea life and their own ‘path of light.’ I love how the mythical organisms come to life in this book. Very entertaining.” Cheryl Baduini, PhD, Marine Ecologist, Adjunct Pitzer College