Scientific Diving Techniques, 2nd Edition

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This updated and revised second edition of John Heine's Scientific Diving Techniques covers the details of research methods underwater. Included are general scientific diving guidelines, an overview of aquatic habits and ecosystems, specialized diving equipment and procedures, locating and marking study sites, archaeology, measuring physical and biological factors, underwater experimentation and underwater photographing and videography for the scientist. There are over 500 references to original scientific techniques. Also included are training exercises to aid Diving Safety Officers in training scientific divers.

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About the author

John Heine was the Diving Safety Officer at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories at California State University for many years. John is the past President of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences, and was a member of the Diving Control Board for the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs. He is an accomplished writer and photographer, and is the author of Cold Water Diving: A Guide to Ice Diving, as well as other books and many scientific papers.

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