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Freudenrich, Ph.D., Craig.  "How Scuba Works"  29 May 2001.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/water-sports/scuba.htm>  22 May 2012.
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Inside this Article
  1. Introduction to How Scuba Works
  2. Wet Suits, Dry Suits, and Buoyancy Control
  3. Scuba Breathing Apparatus
  1. Diving Physics, Physiology and Hazards
  2. Effects of Scuba Diving on the Body
  3. Scuba: Additional Equipment
  4. See more »
    1. Scuba Training
    2. Lots More Information
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  1. Introduction to How Scuba Works
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