Cone Shells
Cone shells (Conus sp.) are numerous, comprising about 70 species. About seven of these species are dangerous to man. Beautifully patterned and colorful, the cones are carnivorous gastropods that inhabit…
Beachdiving Stingray Injury
Beach entries can be hazardous from several points of view. Not only is the entry difficult due to water action but there is another danger that is difficult to prevent,…
Mal der Mer
Scopolamine The most effective preventative for motion sickness, transdermal scopolamine, is now back on the market. Here are some products listed: Allscrips Transderm-Scop 1.5mg/72hr Cheshire Drugs Transderm-Scop 1.5mg/72hr Ciba Pharm.…
AIDS/HIV Advice to the Diver
Benefits of DivingStudies have shown that sports participation benefit the HIV/AIDS person both mentally and physically. (See References below). Benefits actually include a delay in the progression of HIV morbidity…
AIDS and Diving
INTRODUCTION The underwater environment causes a diver to be at a tremendous disadvantage due to: --the difficulty in propulsion through the surrounding water; --through rapid heat loss to water generally…
Disease Transmission from Scuba Gear
Transmission of disease via scuba gear probably does not happen often -- but the thought arises in the minds of those who fear using rental scuba gear or buddy breathing.…
Diving in Polluted Waters
The ProblemOver the past ten to fifteen years the diving population has become sensitized to the potentially hazardous presence of pollution in the sea. The ocean has been a traditional…
Marine Wound Infections
Marine infections can lead to cellulitis (redness and swelling), erysipelas (red streaks from infection in the lymph channels) and necrotizing soft tissue infections (bacterial digestion of the tissues). Cellulitis and…
Underwater Predators: Sharks
What do you think of first when you think of sharks? Fearsome, big teeth, of course. Sharks, however, have many other interesting features that make them stand out from other…
Underwater Predators: Sea Snakes
Sea snakes are air breathers probably descended from a family of Australian land snakes. They inhabit the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific and are highly venomous. Thirty-two species have been…
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