SCUBA diving in the Galápagos Islands : a study of diving safety with recommendations
Citable URI
https://hdl.handle.net/1912/7577Location
Galápagos IslandsDOI
10.1575/1912/7577Keyword
Scuba divingAbstract
The marine environment surrounding Ecuador's Galapagos Islands consists of
diverse ecosystems populated by a rich and varied array of organisms. A
growing awareness of the unique attributes and scientific importance of this
marine resource has spurred increases in scientific research, prompted the
Government of Ecuador to establish a marine reserve within the islands and
enabled tourist companies to attract recreational divers. The first section
of this report summarizes the development and status of diving within the
islands. Special attention is paid to the tourist industry which is
responsible for promoting and overseeing most of the diving activities in the
islands. The second section presents suggestions to strengthen diver and
environmental protection. Specific topics addressed include: a brief
description of diving conditions and the recommended levels of diving skill,
qualifications and training of naturalist diving guides, a discussion of
medical treatment available within the islands, a description of facilities
for hyperbaric treatment of diving injuries along with their locations a·nd
evacuation procedures.
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Rioux, M. A., & Rioux, T. M. (1987). SCUBA diving in the Galapagos Islands: a study of diving safety with recommendations. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/7577Related items
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