DEPTH Blog

The most useful snippets from our authors, all in one place. DEPTH discusses topics of diving, equipment and environment, physics and physiology, technique and technology, and hyperbarics.

The Signs of a Dive Emergency

"The signs of emergencies are varied and can be subtle. They may be apparent before or during the dive. A diver's ego or peer pressure may cause the diver to disguise a problem, such as a lack of competence, inadequate experience, overconfidence, anxiety, illness, or distress. Such problems may show up on the boat before anyone gets in the water. All divers should adopt the credo of the cave and technical diving communities: Any diver can call any dive for any reason at any time. No question are asked - and the credo applies before the dive even begins. All divers should agree to this as part of the predive briefing. If more divers felt comfortable not making a dive because it was beyond their experience, or they didn't feel well, or their karma was all wrong, or whatever, there would probably be fewer problems."

Continue reading
  2997 Hits

What You Can Expect from Hyperbaric Medicine Practice, 4th Ed.

A textbook may sometimes gain the unusual trait of longevity beyond all other books — it can be revised
and remain a primary source of information for generations of students.

Continue reading
  4684 Hits

A behind the scenes glimpse of the writing of Harry Hawksbill Helps His Friends

What does it look like to write a book? 

Continue reading
  2475 Hits

You Are Part of This Journey

 

Continue reading
  2710 Hits

The Physiology of the "Bends"

If you're a diver, you've most likely heard of the "bends" or "divers disease."

Continue reading
  5238 Hits

You're Exclusive Sneak Peek . . .!

Get an exclusive sneak peek of this newly created 7-minute film by Jennifer Idol about her journey diving across all 50 states. Jennifer has not shared this video with many people outisde of her personal circle.

Continue reading
  3125 Hits

A Glimpse Under the Ice

Have you ever wondered what it looks like under the ice, looking torward the surface...? 

Continue reading
  2791 Hits

Diving with Sea Turtles

It's always makes for a great dive when sea turtles are nearby, don't you agree?!

Continue reading
  3497 Hits

Scuba Diving Safety

Many of you may have heard of, or know personally, Mr. Dan Orr.

Continue reading
  3281 Hits

Beneath the Sea Dive Show - Meet the Best Authors

Meet the Best authors at Beneath the Sea Dive Show

Continue reading
  2526 Hits

End of Year Stock Up on Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Texts

 

Continue reading
  3805 Hits

[Webinar Series] Richie Kohler: A Life Underwater

 

Continue reading
  2824 Hits

[Webinar] Richie Kohler, A Life Underwater - December 7 2016

 

Continue reading
  3937 Hits

Clinic Essentials - Sale on wound care and hyperbaric medicine texts

 

Continue reading
  4112 Hits

2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Scuba Divers

 

Continue reading
  4919 Hits

Global Book Launch and 100th Anniversary of Sinking of HMHS Britannic

Today, November 21, is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the HMHS Britannic, and we are pleased to announce the global launch of Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic’s Tragic Sister Britannic by author Richie Kohler with Charlie Hudson!

Continue reading
  3198 Hits

Exciting news coming from Richie Kohler. . .

JOIN THE EXPEDITION!

Enter your name and email to receive sneak previews,
never-before-seen underwater footage,
and exclusive author interviews.

Continue reading
  2851 Hits

Sea life help children make sense of the world

Can one sea turtle change the world? If anyone can, it's Harry Hawksbill! 

Continue reading
  3002 Hits

DEMA - Meet Author of An American Immersion, Jennifer Idol

 

Continue reading
  2312 Hits

The perfect holiday gift for the tiny diver in your life

[Article reprinted with permission from Adventure Sports Network, Inc.] 

Continue reading
  1967 Hits