Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:24
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Antarctic Undersea ROV 09

Do you limit the number of hours a person can stay under the water? Are there safety guidelines for length of time under the water?

Linda

Thu, 09/24/2009 - 14:30

Stacy Kim

Hi Linda,We follow the standard "no decompression" tables that scuba divers use
everywhere. We build in a safety margin because our dives are cold
and we are working hard. Following the tables carefully keeps us from
getting " the bends" or decompression sickness which happens when
gases that have dissolved in your tissues at depth come out of
solution - like opening a soda bottle. We would prefer not to have
our blood fizz up!
Best, Stacy
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