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

Definition of a NOAA Dive

Question

What is considered a "dive" at NOAA?

Answer

At NOAA, a dive is any time spent breathing compressed air, either underwater or in a recompression chamber, regardless of depth or time. 

Topics

General

Diver

Operation

Diving Program

Audience

Diver, Scientist, Student, Teacher

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