Entries Tagged as 'scuba diving'
April 19th, 2013 · Comments Off on The Perception of Risk
It’s a good thing I didn’t encounter this graph until after the Grand Emprette joined us here on Spaceship Earth. It’s a salient reminder that the simple act of producing life is still several times more hazardous than any thrill-seeking leisure activity, no matter how seemingly nuts. It’s worth noting that this graph would have […]
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Tags:Benin·hang gliding·maternal mortality·public health·scuba diving·statistics
February 19th, 2009 · Comments Off on Avenging a Shark Attack
The Australian Navy is hunting for the shark that recently mauled one of its more experienced divers. How will the Aussies know when they’ve found the real culprit, rather than just another shark? It ain’t easy.
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Tags:animal attacks·Australia·scuba diving·sharks
