NOAA Diving Manual

For years, the NOAA Diving Manual has been a mainstay in the library of every professional diver and plenty of us serious divers, as well. Hands down, it is the industry's major, unbiased diving reference. Last published in 2001, it has been updated into the all-new Fifth Edition. The NOAA Diving Manual, in full color, with 875 pages, is the most detailed diving reference book available, yet written in lay language. NOAA, the acronym for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, has gathered more than 100 authors and reviewers from a diverse spectrum of experts in recreational, commercial, military, scientific and research diving, to address complex diving issues. They cover all aspects of diving, including new gear, operational techniques and details to help the diver dive safely. The technologies of rebreathers and mixed gas diving, including nitrox and heliox, are included (new to this edition are NOAA's EAN/Nitrox dive tables and rebreather checklists). Diving physics, physiology, decompression and diving medicine have also been updated to reflect recent developments in the diving industry. This reference text is not just relevant for professional divers and NOAA staff, but for any sport diver who loves the sport.

Add this book to your library by going to www.undercurrent.org and purchasing it at Amazon (you can download the e-book version at Best Publishing at www.bestpub.com). At $124, it's pricey, but this is one complete volume. In addition, our proceeds from this book's sales will go to coral reef-protection.