deep diving

Tells the life story of marine botanist Sylvia Earle, who in 1979 made history with the deepest solo untethered dive ever conducted, 1,250 feet down to Hawaii's ocean floor; and includes information on underwater air pressure and ocean zones, a chronology, and a further reading list.

The reader is taken beneath the surface of the ocean in a diving bell and can choose between alternative adventures, each leading to many possible endings.

Examines the history, techniques, equipment, and dangers of underwater occupations, including salvage divers, lockmen divers, and diving scientists.

After her beloved Gran dies, fifteen-year-old Liv goes to California to live with the father she has never known and must adjust to his gruff ways and his life as an abalone diver, so different from her life in New York City.

Offers a detailed account of U.S. Navy officer Charles "Swede" Momsen's attempts to save thirty-three men who were trapped in a sunken submarine during the first days of World War II.

Discusses various means and reasons for undersea exploration, including economic, military, and recreational use of the seas, and warns against the dangers of overexploitation.

Discusses career opportunities in sport and commercial diving, underwater science and research, and underwater military operations.

Presents an introduction to underwater diving, in simple text with illustrations, describing its equipment, technique, and safety, with information on famous divers.

Chronicles the experiences Pat Iampietro and his team of scientists had while deep-sea diving under the Antarctic ice.