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The Antarctic Dive Guide
Author | : Lisa Eareckson Kelley |
Publsiher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2015-04-22 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781400865994 |
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The Antarctic Dive Guide is the first and only dive guide to the seventh continent, until recently the exclusive realm of scientific and military divers. Today, however, the icy waters of Antarctica have become the extreme destination for recreational divers wishing to explore beyond the conventional and observe the strange marine life that abounds below the surface. This book is packed with information about the history of diving in Antarctica and its wildlife, and features stunning underwater photography. The Antarctic Dive Guide covers 31 key dive sites on the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia and includes maps and detailed guidance on how best to explore each site. Essential information is also provided on how to choose and prepare for travel to this remote region, and diving techniques for subzero waters. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering diving in Antarctica, and an exciting read for anyone interested in this little-explored underwater world. This fully revised and updated third edition: Covers 4 new dive sites Features revised and updated information for the other 27 sites covered Includes new sections on the Sea Leopard Project and natural product chemistry from Antarctic marine organisms
Below Freezing
Author | : Lisa Eareckson Trotter,Lisa Eareckson Kelley |
Publsiher | : WILDGuides |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Scuba diving |
ISBN | : 1903657113 |
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Below Freezing is the first and only dive guide to the Antarctic. Until recently the exclusive realm of scientific and military divers, this icy wilderness has become the extreme destination for recreational divers wishing to explore beyond the conventional. Detailing 27 dive sites on the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia with maps, photographs, and descriptions, this guide is packed with information and features vivid color photographs of the strange marine life of these waters, which remain at a temperature of minus 1 degree C throughout the year. Including sections of underwater photography, the history of Antarctic diving, how to choose and prepare for travel to this remote region, and diving techniques for subzero waters, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering diving the seventh continent, and an exciting read for anyone interested in this little-explored underwater world.
Below Freezing
Author | : Lisa Eareckson Kelley,Lisa Eareckson Trotter |
Publsiher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Scuba diving |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822037134327 |
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Below Freezing is the first and only dive guide to the Antarctic. Until recently the exclusive realm of scientific and military divers, this icy wilderness has become the extreme destination for recreational divers wishing to explore beyond the conventional. Detailing 27 dive sites on the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia with maps, photographs, and descriptions, this guide is packed with information and features vivid color photographs of the strange marine life of these waters, which remain at a temperature of minus 1 degree C throughout the year. Including sections of underwater photography, the history of Antarctic diving, how to choose and prepare for travel to this remote region, and diving techniques for subzero waters, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering diving the seventh continent, and an exciting read for anyone interested in this little-explored underwater world. Building on the success of the first edition, this revised second edition has been expanded to include the following new features? An 8-page guide to the benthic life of the region, with photographs of all the major groups A new section on underwater photography and videography by the award-winning photographer Göran Ehlmé An additional chapter, "Leopard Seals: A Diver's Perspective" The book features 27 dive sites (including two new sites), all of which are illustrated
Cold Water Diving
Author | : John N. Heine |
Publsiher | : Best Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Cold |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822023213457 |
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Scientific Diving Techniques 2nd Edition
Author | : JOHN N. HEINE |
Publsiher | : Best Publishing |
Total Pages | : 415 |
Release | : 2017-06-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781930536685 |
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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.
Antarctic Wildlife
Author | : James Lowen |
Publsiher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2011-05-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780691150338 |
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First published in 2011 by WILDGuides, Ltd.
Scientific Diving Techniques
Author | : John N. Heine |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Deep diving |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822027863869 |
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Cold Water Diving 2nd Edition
Author | : John N. Heine |
Publsiher | : Best Publishing |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2015-01-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781930536647 |
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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