Pinna nobilis is distributed in the northwest area of Mediterranean and Aegean Sea. In this study, on 9 September 2020, one specimen nobilis, pen shell, was observed during scuba diving at a depth 16 m off Samandag coast (36.259444° N, 35.810111° E), northeastern we for first time P. from Coast Turkey, coast. region, presence has never been previously recorded, new record confirms location

Nudibranchs have turned into highly popular marine creatures in the scuba diving world. With aim to protect and conserve environment, illustration method is used as medium because, a visual artifact, it has quite reliable, its broad communication capabilities allow for different expressions. The result is, by establishing cultural objects, popularity of can reach wider society greatly impact co...

The problems encountered during scuba diving may be a contributing factor in an episode of decompression illness (DCI). Evidence exists that there may be a relationship between the position in the menstrual cycle and the occurrence of DCI. We examined, by prospective observation in female recreational scuba divers, any interaction between reported problems during diving (RPDD) and the position ...

It is critical that scuba divers and submariners can assess the possible effects of changes in pressure of their surrounding atmosphere as otherwise they may be affected by the “bends” (or, to use its more formal name, Decompression Sickness (DCS)) which can be severely debilitating and even fatal. For scuba diving there is an enormous literature on how to change water depth safely to avoid any...

BACKGROUND Environmental stressors require the professional diver to undergo a complex process of psychophysiological adaptation in order to overcome the demands of an extreme environment and carry out effective and efficient work under water. The influence of cognitive and personality traits in predicting underwater performance and adaptation has been a common concern for diving psychology, an...

The protected coral reefs off the coast of Malaysia receive numerous tourists, while also being as fishing grounds. These joint environmental pressures raise the need for additional costly conservation measures. It is natural to consider the potential for expanding the 'user pays' principle, already implemented in the form of various user fees. This study explores the potential for price discri...

We previously showed microvascular alteration of both endothelium-dependent and -independent reactivity after a single SCUBA dive. We aimed to study mechanisms involved in this postdive vascular dysfunction. Ten divers each completed three protocols: (1) a SCUBA dive at 400 kPa for 30 min; (2) a 41-min duration of seawater surface head immersed finning exercise to determine the effect of immers...