Game changer - rebreather /

In 1943, French diving legend, Jacques Cousteau first gave us the key to experiencing the magic of our underwater world with his amazing aqualung. Since then, our ability to breathe underwater has come a long way thanks to advances in mixed gas diving and rebreather technology. Jonica Newby takes th...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Newby, Jonica (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: New South Wales : ABC Commercial, 2011.
Series:Catalyst ; Series 12, Episode 16, Part 1
VAST: academic video online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In 1943, French diving legend, Jacques Cousteau first gave us the key to experiencing the magic of our underwater world with his amazing aqualung. Since then, our ability to breathe underwater has come a long way thanks to advances in mixed gas diving and rebreather technology. Jonica Newby takes the plunge with the Navy to discover how key "game changers" in the field of rebreathers have not only enabled divers to undertake delicate military operations without detection, but are now also benefiting recreational divers in surprising ways.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 10, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (7 min.).
Playing Time:00:07:30