This text blends theoretical and scientific aspects with practical and directly applicable diving physiology and medical information. It is divided into three sections - the underwater environment, physiological responses to the underwater environment, and medical problems associated with the sport.

Our species is more profoundly connected to the sea than we ever realized, as an intrepid cadre of scientists, athletes, and explorers is now discovering. Deep follows these adventurers into the ocean to report on the latest findings about its wondrous biology -- and unimagined human abilities.

While the effects of pressure change are readily quantified in physics, chemistry, and engineering applications, the physiology, medicine, and biology of pressure changes in living systems are much more complicated. This complex science translated to technical diving is discussed in a five-part series, with each topic self-contained and strategical

Discusses equipment, diving skills, medical facts related to diving, first aid, and how to plan a scuba dive.

The Physics of Scuba Diving features questions at the end of each chapter, for which answers can be found by visiting http://nup.com/physics-of-scuba-diving-answer.aspx

The leading textbook of diving medicine, by international experts, has been completely revised and updated. It provides a comprehensive account relating the basic medical sciences to clinical conditions associated with diving. In-depth coverage of the physiological basis for safe diving, the pathophysiological basis for diving illnesses and the management of diving accidents is included. Features new chapters on fitness to dive, long term health effects of diving, and management of diving accidents.