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Utility Navigation

OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

Over Bottom Diving

Question

What is over bottom diving?

Answer

Over bottom diving occurs when a diver is able to see the sea floor or bottom but it is too deep to be accessed.

Topics

General

Diver, Safety

Operation

Diving Program

Audience

Diver

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