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ablj
Adjustable buoyancy lifejacket. The horsecollar style of buoyancy compensator. Rarely used nowadays.
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acoustic tag
Uses an audio signal to transmit information about a tagged animal as well as data on its depth, the water temperature and amount of light in surrounding water.
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air embolism
An air bubble trapped in a blood vessel. Might occur during too fast an ascent or if breath is held when ascending. The bubble can stop blood getting to body tissues.
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andi
American Nitrox Divers International. Specialise in training programs for technical diving and closed circuit rebreather systems.
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barotrauma
Injury to the middle ear caused by a rapid change in pressure. May result when ears aren't cleared on a descent.
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bends
See Decompression Sickness
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bioherm
A solid ediface built by sea creatures, for example a coral reef.
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boyle's law
PV = k, where P is pressure, V is volume and k is a constant. Means that if pressure decreases (such as during an ascent) then the volume of gas increases (assuming temperature is constant). And vice [..]
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buddy
Diving partner.
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catadromous
Migrating down river to breed in the sea.
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