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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.

Taking America by Storm - An American Immersion
Eric vanBok
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Author Jennifer Idol of An American Immersion is literally taking the U.S. by storm. An adventurer, entrepreneur, diver, author, photographer, and graphic designer, this multi-talented woman's message of environmental conservation is spreading across the country.    Most recently, Jennifer returned as a featured speaker at World
An American Immersion, Upcoming Events
Eric vanBok
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MAY 7 (AUSTIN, TEXAS) 12 - 4 p.m. Book signing with limited edition posters 1 p.m. Presentation Official Austin book release (FREE) Location: Precision Camera and Video 2438 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757 Be the first to obtain your signed copy of An American Immersion at this book launch event. Join Jennifer Idol for insight into her journey in t
Exclusive Presale Notice for An American Immersion
Jaclyn Mackey
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Jennifer Idol became the first woman to dive 50 states and is Best Publishing Company's newest author. Be among the first to buy her book  and see her transformative quest to show how our national waters are a treasure to care for and protect.  Presales are now available for An American Immersion: How the first woman to dive all 50 states
Peek Behind the Scenes of American Immersion
Eric vanBok
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It is a very special moment for authors to see their life's work in physical print. To finally hold a print copy of the book is a profound moment for an author. Jennifer Idol made a special trip to the print house to oversee the physicial printing of her book, An American Immersion. Here are a few behind the scenes photos from the print production.
Richie Kohler's Official Book Launch at Our World Underwater Dive Show
Richie Kohler's Official Book Launch at Our World Underwater Dive Show
Jaclyn Mackey
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Join us at Our World Underwater Dive Show in Chicago, IL, for the official book launch of Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic's Tragic Sister Britannic by Richie Kohler!  When: February 26-28, 2016 Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center5555 N. River Road in Rosemont, IL 60018 Booth Number: 303, 305 Show Website: http://www.ourworld
[Sneak Peek] Author Richie Kohler Sees His Book In Print for the First Time
[Sneak Peek] Author Richie Kohler Sees His Book In Print for the First Time
Jaclyn Mackey
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We have some big news to share . . . Author Richie Kohler just received the personal copies of his book, Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic's Tragic Sister Britannic! Richie asked us to share some photos with you of his "unboxing" the book and seeing it in print for the first time! We always send an author copies of his/her book first, before an
Seasonal Thermal Stratification in Lakes
Jaclyn Mackey
Cold Water Diving
In this article we discuss lakes as a cold water and ice-diving enviroment. In future articles we will look at oceans, rivers, sea ice and fresh water ice. Lakes in the temperate zone have a general seasonal pattern of thermal stratification. During the summer months, the upper two meters of lake water will absorb more than one-half of the sun’s ra
Variation in Ocean Temperatures
Variation in Ocean Temperatures
Jaclyn Mackey
Cold Water Diving
In this article we discuss variation in ocean temperatures and what the colder water diver needs to know. In future articles we will look at rivers, sea ice and fresh water ice. Ocean surface layer temperatures can be extremely variable, depending upon factors such as latitude, climate, winds, and ocean currents. For example, at an open ocean stati
3 Resources to Simplify Hyperbaric Facility Safety
Jaclyn Mackey
Hyperbaric Facility Safety
The release of the 2015 edition of NFPA 99 earlier this year has been accompanied by a lot of conversation around the subject of hyperbaric facility safety. This week we have three resources that will help you to navigate through the various safety codes and standards. 1. Safety Director Course Join us at the upcoming Introduction to the Role of Hy
Lobster and Lionfish
Lobster and Lionfish
Jaclyn Mackey
Scuba Diving Safety
Today marks the start of the annual two-day spiny lobster sport season in Florida, known as "mini-season," and it got us thinking (about more than just dinner) . . . This year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is allowing divers who harvest 10 or more lionfish per day to harvest one additional spiny lobster during the min
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