Complete Diving Manual

Jack Jackson

McGraw Hill

2005

Abstract

Explore the underwater world

From basic diving certification topics and techniques to advanced technical diving, Complete Diving Manual has everything you need—all in full, stunning color. Whether you're an experienced diver or haven't yet gotten your C-card, your passport to diving expeditions is here, including:

Choosing, using, maintaining, and storing equipment
Basic training, from pool to open water
Diving physiology, including buoyancy, behavior of gases, the bends, and hypothermia
Dive planning, including decompression dives
Safety and first aid
Diving reefs, wrecks, and caves; warm and cold water; boat diving, and more
Diving for marine biology, archaeology, photography, and videography
Prime locations for the best diving excursions worldwide

With the Complete Diving Manual, you can investigate every aspect of this great sport. Let the adventures begin.