Day: December 27, 2024

Antifog Technologies in Scuba Diving Masks: Coatings and Materials to Avoid Fog Formation These are the headaches every scuba and snorkeler has grown to know. In all respects, fogginess spells limited visibility, enjoyment, and even hazards underwater. On the brighter side, this technology is gradually clearing the way toward total fog-free diving. This article deals … Read more

Decompression sickness, better known as “the bends,” is a condition caused by ascending too quickly from deep underwater, where nitrogen bubbles could form in the body tissues and bloodstream. The condition represents a serious medical emergency often treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and involving the use of decompression chambers. These specialized treatments are very important … Read more

Seals against environmental elements in the regulator protect against sand, salt, and silt in open waters As the underwater explorers dive deeper into their world, they are bombarded by an environment complete with sands, salts, and silts. Though part of the natural aquatic landscape, these elements of sands, salts, and silts pose hazards to diving … Read more