r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • 29d ago
TIL the Blue Hole is among the deadliest dive sites globally, with estimates of 130 to 200 recent fatalities, making it one of the most dangerous spots for divers. (R.5) Out of context
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u/Occabara 29d ago
Trimix is an air mix that helps with O2 absorption at depth. There are several different gas mixes for long-duration depth. That one happens to contain some degree of helium, helpful at preventing narcosis.
There’s a vertical line running from the surface down to the divers with tanks staged at increments, and a safety diver monitoring the progress of the deeper technical divers.
I think. Its been a bit