Dive instructor answers your awesome scuba diving questions. Aug 04, 2017 first published in 2007, the diving almanac and book of records celebrates the achievements of a unique group of people that share a passion for underwater adventure and discovery. Mark powell, has gone through and read and researched many diving studies and presents the material in an easy to understand manner. Our standards are high and you know that when you are awarded your certification you can be sure you have earned it. He operates divetech a company teaching technical diving for several leading agencies at all levels up to and including advanced trimix. Marks passion is wreck diving and spends all his spare time diving the. Mark became an instructor in 1994 and has been actively instructing since then. I am a tdi instructor trainer covering both open circuit and rebreather diving. Therefore scuba diving is the perfect pastime to enjoy together as a family. A divers guide to decompression theory and physiology 2nd edition mark powell.
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