Scuba diving tourism / / edited by Ghazali Musa and Kay Dimmock

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452312103321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York : , : Routledge, , 2013
• ISBN: 1-138-08189-2; 0-203-12101-5; 1-136-32494-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (445 p.)
• Collana: Contemporary geographies of leisure, tourism, and mobility ; ; 40
• Altri autori (Persone): DimmockKay; MusaGhazali
• Disciplina: 338.4/7797234
• Soggetti: Sports and tourism; Scuba diving; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Part I: Context; 1. Introduction: scuba diving tourism; Introduction to scuba diving tourism; Book content; Chapter 2: history; Chapter 3: geography; Review 1: wreck diving; Chapter 4: scuba diving health and safety essentials; Review 2: scuba diving and persons with disability; Chapter 5: education and training; Review 3: scuba diving standards; Chapter 6: scuba diving motivation; Chapter 7: scuba diving behaviour; Chapter 8: experience; Chapter 9: scuba diving satisfactionChapter 10: the scuba diving business; Chapter 11: scuba diving: environmental change and sustainability; Review 4: Mabul Island; Conclusion; References; 2. History of scuba diving tourism; Introduction; Popular culture; Scuba diving equipment; Scuba diving education and training; Dive sites as destinations; Components of scuba diving tourism; Coastal holiday activities; An adventurous opportunity; Adventure travel; Equipment for adventure; Service and adventure; Conclusion; Autonomy; Access; Availability; To the future; References; 3. A world geography of recreational scuba diving Introduction; Popularity of scuba diving; Scuba diving environments; Warm water coral reefs and divers; Cold water diving; Other scuba diving environments; Geographic distribution of the world's dive sites; The top dive destinations; Summary and conclusions; References; Review 1: wreck diving; References; Part II: Issues of health and education; 4. Safe scuba diving: health and safety essentials; Introduction; Fatality report; Basic scuba diving physiology; Health factors of possible significance; Age; General health; Mental health and personalityMedical conditions; Cardiovascular; Respiratory; Asthma; Nervous system conditions; Epilepsy; Diabetes; Dental; Vision; Physical disability; Pregnancy; Medications; The environmental factors; Water power; Fresh water diving; Hypothermia; Visibility; Drowning; Pulmonary barotrauma; Ears and sinuses; Nitrogen narcosis; Decompression illness (DCI); Altitude; Flying after diving; Marine life; Training; Equipment; Planning your trip; Basic personal first aid kit; Conclusion; References; Review 2: scuba diving for people with disabilities; Accessible scuba diving; BenefitsBarriers; Accessible diving organisations; References; 5. Scuba diving education and training; Introduction; Founding organizations; The National Association of Underwater Instructors; The British Sub Aqua Club; La Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques; Newer players; The Professional Association of Diving Instructors; Scuba Schools International; Non-profit versus for-profit organizations; Scuba diving certification; Scuba diving continuing education; Scuba diving discovery opportunity; Future issues in scuba diving tourism, and diver education and training; Conclusion; References
• Sommario/riassunto: <P>This volume offers new insight into an important and largely under-examined area of marine leisure and tourism: scuba diving tourism. Knowledge of scuba diving has long been hidden among broad discussions of water-based sports and activities and this focused book aims to shed further understanding and knowledge on this popular international activity. </P><P>The book examines the current issues central to research into and management of scuba diving Tourism from multidisciplinary perspectives such as health and safety, climate change, policy and regulation and the recreation/leisure context