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The standard diving suit or Skafandro, which replaced the “skin diving” method, which was introduced in the mid 1800’s. Sponge diving brought wealth to the island but also caused casualties due to decompression sickness soon after the standard suit was introduced. According to research, between 1886 and 1910, some 10,000 divers died and 20,000 were disabled.
Posted On 25 Oct 2012
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