Ocean X Team

Ocean X Team

The main goal of the Swedish-based organization Ocean X Team is to search for sunken treasures in the Baltic Sea. The organization has highlighted antique high-end alcoholic beverages and historical artifacts that have been donated to museums. Ocean X Team began its wreck-discovering career by locating an American B-17 bomber in 1992 near Sweden […]

Diving philosophy

Diving philosophy

Several really useful grains of thought and insights related to diving. Really worth reading and remembering! Someone has already very successfully formulated the most important thing that every diver should think about. Diving philosophy - Everyone has the right to see the underwater world. - […]

Diving training

Diving training

Anyone who plans to dive with a diving club abroad or in Latvia must undergo scuba diving training. The future diver can choose a scuba diving system PADI, IANTD, NDL or another. I will describe several diving training systems, although the largest and […]

Caisson disease

Care for a diver affected by Caisson disease

The care of a diver affected by Caisson's disease is an article that describes the medical procedures that must be performed under medical supervision, according to the US treatment methodology. The urgency of treating a caisson injury should first be determined. Perform an initial assessment at the diving site. Caisson disease or any of its symptoms that are […]

Detection of Caisson disease

Detection of Caisson disease

The most common manifestations of caisson disease are joint pain and numbness. The following is: muscle weakness and inability to empty the bladder. Severe caesarean section is easy to identify because the signs and symptoms are clearly visible. However, most caesarean section manifests itself as mild joint pain […]

Caisson disease

Caisson disease

Caeson's disease is the result of inadequate decompression followed by exposure to high pressure. In some cases, Caeson's disease is not severe and does not pose an immediate threat. Otherwise, serious damage may occur; and when this happens, the sooner treatment is started, the better the chances of […]

Caisson disease

Caisson disease: What is it and how to treat it?

The term caisson disease, or decompression sickness, is used to describe a disease that occurs when the pressure on the body drops. For example, what happens to your body when you jump out after diving. Decompression sickness includes two diseases, one of which is caisson disease […]

What is a DIR (Doing It Right) system

The DIR system is based on attitudes and values towards diving, it is not just a system of diving equipment, as many divers think. Diving is a great hobby and it must be done safely. By "safety" is meant that the diver does not assume unnecessary risks that are […]