Ice diving. A diver swims under Arctic waters carrying a torch. Ice diving is an extreme form diving where divers must endure sub-zero water temperatures. A dive team will search for an area of ice that is thin enough to cut through using a chainsaw. The divers usually wear several layers of protection,including heated neoprene suits,a drysuit and a full face mask. Due to the conditions and small exit hole,divers must use xtra safety precautions,such as the use of a safety rope,and diving only one or two at a time. Arctic waters are abundant in a wide variety of flora and fauna. Photographed in Svalbard Spitsbergen,Norway | |
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