CDNN :: Asphyxia led to scuba diver's death: " A scuba diver who was found dead in the pool at Thunder Reef Divers on Monday ran out of air while using a rebreather, a highly technical device that allows divers to breathe the gases in their equipment over and over.
Harvey L. Harris, 51, died of accidental drowning due to asphyxia, Don Phillips, an investigator for the Clark County medical examiner, said Friday.
If a rebreathing system isn't working properly, the diver can breathe too much carbon dioxide and too little oxygen, lose consciousness and drown, Phillips said."
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Xinhua - English
Xinhua - English: "Singapore adventurer Khoo Swee Chiow broke the Guinness World Record for the longest scuba dive on Sunday by staying underwater for 220 hours, Channel NewsAsia reported Sunday night. "
CDNN :: Two Missing Scuba Divers Rescued in Cook Strait
CDNN :: Two Missing Scuba Divers Rescued in Cook Strait: "The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter found two missing divers in Cook Strait."
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Blue Grotto, popular recreation spot, offered at auction - OrlandoSentinel.com: State News
Blue Grotto, popular recreation spot, offered at auction - OrlandoSentinel.com: State News: "WILLISTON -- The deep, clear, refreshing waters of Blue Grotto, which have lured Tiger Woods, the prince of Thailand and thousands of other divers, was offered at auction Thursday to a pool of potential investors who were considering a riskier plunge.
But the top bid of $1.5 million fell 'considerably' short of the price owner Edward Paradiso sought, and he immediately exercised his right to refuse it, said Tommy Bone, vice president of the National Auction Group, which arranged the sale at the water's edge.
Blue Grotto, in Levy County about 25 miles northwest of Ocala, is the largest clear-water cavern in the state and reputed to be among the best scuba-dive locations in Florida. Water in the 100-foot-deep cavern is 72 degrees no matter the season or depth."
But the top bid of $1.5 million fell 'considerably' short of the price owner Edward Paradiso sought, and he immediately exercised his right to refuse it, said Tommy Bone, vice president of the National Auction Group, which arranged the sale at the water's edge.
Blue Grotto, in Levy County about 25 miles northwest of Ocala, is the largest clear-water cavern in the state and reputed to be among the best scuba-dive locations in Florida. Water in the 100-foot-deep cavern is 72 degrees no matter the season or depth."
CBS News | 'Scuba Santa' Swims With Sharks | December 12, 2005?12:33:26
CBS News | 'Scuba Santa' Swims With Sharks | December 12, 2005?12:33:26: "Lots of people have had their pictures taken with Santa Claus at the mall. But in Kentucky, folks line up in a very different place for those photos: the Newport Aquarium.
Visitors of all ages come to see the man they call 'Scuba Santa' (video) cavort with sharks and other sea creatures in the aquarium's shark tank.
Many of the visitors back up against the tank's glass and have their picture taken as Scuba Santa comes up front, making it seem almost as if they're in the tank with him. "
Visitors of all ages come to see the man they call 'Scuba Santa' (video) cavort with sharks and other sea creatures in the aquarium's shark tank.
Many of the visitors back up against the tank's glass and have their picture taken as Scuba Santa comes up front, making it seem almost as if they're in the tank with him. "
CDNN :: Scuba Divers Rescue Humpback Whale Near Farallon Islands
CDNN :: Scuba Divers Rescue Humpback Whale Near Farallon Islands: "Scuba divers working with the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito have rescued a 50-ton humpback whale."
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