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Scuba
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 10 Steps To Better Eco-Diving in Kelp Forests 
 Guidelines for safe scuba diving in kelp forests, "both to protect the diver and to avoid damaging the kelp plants." Topics include preparation and equipment, diving techniques to avoid entanglement in kelp, ecosystem disturbance, and more. From the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. http://www.montereybay.noaa.gov/visitor/dive/divinginkelp.html Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Plants by Name Last updated May 16, 2006 Cave Diving
While primarily about scuba diving in underwater caverns or caves, this site also has information about all types of "overhead environment diving include wreck penetration, ice diving and some types of commercial diving, such as pipeline inspection." There is a FAQ, information about how and where to dive, and links. http://www.cavediving.com/ Topics: Oil & Gas, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Jan 13, 2002 Divers Alert Network (DAN)
"Non-profit medical and research organization dedicated to the safety and health of recreational scuba divers and associated with Duke University Medical Center." A FAQ and numerous articles provide information on medical aspects of diving (such as decompression illness and breathing discomfort). Also includes a medical dictionary, a virtual tour of the Duke hyperbaric center, travel preparation tips, and training and education information. Also available in Spanish and Portuguese. Searchable. http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports Last updated Jun 4, 2006 Nordic Underwater Archaeology
This large annotated directory categorizes links to maritime archaeology resources worldwide. "What is Underwater Archaeology" explores shipwrecks, ports, and dwellings around the Nordic coast. The "Virtual Museum" contains maritime archaeological finds around the world. Additionally, there are worldwide listings of museums, societies, authorities and contacts, courses and academic departments, projects, and wrecks. Also has information on replicas and shipbuilding, documents, literature, journals, conferences, tools and techniques, and diving. http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/ Topics: Archaeology, Museums, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Rodale's Scuba Diving
Scuba diving articles, reviews, photographs, a travel guide, training and safety information, a discussion board, shopping information, and more are featured in this online version of the print magazine. For the beginning diver, this publisher also provides New Diver online. http://www.scubadiving.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Sports Last updated Nov 14, 2006 |
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