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Deep-diving in Canadian Waters

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The Western Region diving program is summarized and training and organizational strategies used to prepare divers for hostile environments are reviewed. Examples are given of the needs and problems associated with Arctic research operations.

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  1. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Winnipeg, Canada

    B. E. Townsend (Diving Officer)

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  1. University of Alaska, Fairbanks, USA

    Louis Rey

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Townsend, B.E. (1985). Deep-diving in Canadian Waters. In: Rey, L. (eds) Arctic Underwater Operations. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-9655-0_12

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