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Arctic Underwater Operations - Medical and Operational Aspects of Diving Activities in Arctic Conditions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)
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Arctic Underwater Operations - Medical and Operational Aspects of Diving Activities in Arctic Conditions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)
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Opening Speech of the ICEDIVE 84 Conference by His Royal Highness
Prince Bertil of Sweden I am very pleased to be invited to open the
International Conference ICEDIVE 84, dealing with medical and
technical problems of diving and related underwater activities in
arctic conditions. Until recent times, the arctic was considered
astrange and remote area of minor importance. However, in a world
with diminishing natural resources, arctic areas have become a
region of global importance because of their enormous resources and
strategie position. Certain experts believe that more than 50% of
oil reserves are "sleeping" in these northern areas which are cold,
harsh and hostile to man. Operations in arctic areas are extremely
difficult, expensive, and demand high levels of technical,
scientific and physiological achievement. One should recall for
example, that Alaskan oil investment onIy became economically
viable after the 1973-1974 price explosion. Recent
political/military troubles in the Gulf have increased interest in
the development of polar resources. This conference is unique as it
is the first time that medical and technical specialists interested
in the problem of diving in arctic conditions have met in an
international forum. Development of the arctic resources is a
matter of international urgency, and it pleases me that scientists
from the USA, Canada, the USSR, Australia and Europe have gathered
here in Stockholm to present their experience and to discuss
problems in this field.
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