12 signs your buddy's about to panic

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Scuba divers should become aware of signs that their partner is on the verge of panic to avert potential disaster. Before a dive, excessive verbal behaviors such as nervous chatter or bragging are indicators of anxiety. During the dive, signs to look for include poor buoyancy control, unnecessary repetitive behavior and deviation from the diving plan. Partners who are already on the brink of panic should also be approached slowly followed by the establishment of physical contact.

author: Taylor, David, Barbosa, Jason
Management

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Ready to share air?

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Tank pressure, hose length and the air consumption rate are some of the factors that are vital in the success of sharing air while diving. With regards to air consumption rate, divers have to know their companion's level of air consumption since it serves as a basis whether the diver has to share air with a diving companion. With regards to hose length, sharing of air is most likely effective when air hose measures about two to three feet from the user.

author: Taylor, David
Safety and security measures

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Sharks ate my baby!

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Marine reserves should set up in the Bahamas to protect the sharks that inhabit the island's waters. One reason for preserving the sharks is that they are the top dive attraction, with each shark estimated to contribute about $15,000 annually to Bahamas' tourism industry. Shark dives in the Bahamas have also helped counter the false belief that they are dangerous and man-eating creatures.

author: Taylor, David
Environmental aspects, Diving (Underwater), Bahamas, Sharks, Diving

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