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Archive for June, 2007

Win on-line coral reef course

Monday, June 11th, 2007
Free draw to win an on-line coral reef course worth 59.55 US dollars. Closing date: 11 June.

Decompression sickness causes lasting poor health

Monday, June 11th, 2007
Poor health in former North Sea divers is associated with decompression sickness, according to a new report. A team from Haukeland University Hospital in Norway investigated the impact of decompression sickness (DCS) and diving exposure on the health of Norwegian former North Sea divers. They concluded that having had decompression sickness during a diving career contributes significantly to a reduction in all health aspects, and neurological decompression sickness has the most pronounced impact. Cumulative diving exposure, including days in saturation, and maximal depth also contributed to poorer health.

Win on-line coral reef course

Friday, June 8th, 2007
Free draw to win an on-line coral reef course worth 59.55 US dollars. Closing date: 11 June.

Decompression sickness causes lasting poor health

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
Poor health in former North Sea divers is associated with decompression sickness, according to a new report. A team from Haukeland University Hospital in Norway investigated the impact of decompression sickness (DCS) and diving exposure on the health of Norwegian former North Sea divers. They concluded that having had decompression sickness during a diving career contributes significantly to a reduction in all health aspects, and neurological decompression sickness has the most pronounced impact. Cumulative diving exposure, including days in saturation, and maximal depth also contributed to poorer health.

Japan Threatens To Leave Whaling Forum

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
Japan threatened to quit the International Whaling Commission after fierce opposition from anti-whaling nations forced it to scrap a proposal to allow four coastal villages to hunt the animals.

Update: Diving Christmas Island, Australia

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
Christmas Island is a small territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean, 2,360 kilometres (1,466 miles) northwest of Perth. The diving there is terrific. Masses of sea life, great visibility and dramatic drop offs.

 
 

 


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