LEADER 05547oam 2200709I 450 001 9910452312103321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-138-08189-2 010 $a0-203-12101-5 010 $a1-136-32494-1 024 7 $a10.4324/9780203121016 035 $a(CKB)2550000001096213 035 $a(EBL)1244535 035 $a(OCoLC)852758114 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000918633 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11588603 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000918633 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10908239 035 $a(PQKB)10201980 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1244535 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1244535 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10728238 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL502791 035 $a(OCoLC)852159614 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001096213 100 $a20180706d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aScuba diving tourism /$fedited by Ghazali Musa and Kay Dimmock 210 1$aNew York :$cRoutledge,$d2013. 215 $a1 online resource (445 p.) 225 0 $aContemporary geographies of leisure, tourism, and mobility ;$v40 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-415-52344-3 311 $a1-299-71540-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. 327 $aCover; 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 327 $aChapter 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 327 $a3. 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 327 $aMental 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 327 $aBenefitsBarriers; 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 Confe?de?ration Mondiale des Activite?s 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 327 $aReferences 330 $a

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.?

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