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Is there a difference between diving in fresh water vs salt water when altitude diving?

Fresh water is less dense than salt water and most altitude diving is done in fresh water.  The lower density means that you will have to make adjustments when calculating decompression tables.

Category:
  • Dive Training
  • Altitude Diving Skills
Keywords: scuba diving faqs, dive training, altitude diving, altitude diving skills, fresh water, salt water, decompression tables Author:
JGD
Related Tags: Scuba Diving FAQs