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There is a rich history of diving in this area for a reason. We have some of the last untouched pieces of legitimate unwashed history right in our backyard. No matter where I’ve gone, I’ve never had the fulfillment that comes from diving in the Northeast U.S. It’s my hope that you add it to your list of considerations when choosing your next dive trip.

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Choosing a Closed Circuit Rebreather by Capt Tom McCarthy StoneRust.com | EastCoastWreckDiving.com   This article is intended to be a primer for those who are considering utilizing rebreathers in their diving. It takes a broad and pragmatic approach to selection and looks at all options objectively. It is not intended to be your only source of information when making a decision, but rather is a jump off point for you to begin your research. What is a rebreather? At its core it removes CO2 and adds oxygen to replace what your body burns up in the normal course of operating. It...

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Why should I bother to dive a rebreather? It's a question I get quite often from people, especially the old open circuit hold outs. The comments, though different in delivery, often boil down to 5 arguments. I've been doing these dives on open circuit for years It's too much work Too complicated They're dangerous It's too expensive Look, I’m not going to deny that these aren't valid points raised. What I want to do, however, is clear things up so YOU can decide for yourself. 1. "I've been doing these dives on open circuit for years" And that's great; nobody...

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