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The Divers Decompression Chamber of John Scott Haldane. Scientists Who Self-Tested

Scuba divers and "the bends". Find out the how this problem was solved by a diver who tested the technology on himself and his family.

Researched, written and voiced, by Powerhouse Museum volunteer, Christina.

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Photograph of pearl shell diver on Thursday Island
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