Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

"Jay Gardiner has given himself a fool's errand--to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Monastery Beach. He knows it's a long shot, but Jay feels it's the only way for him to lift the weight of guilt he has carried since his dad's death by suicide the previous year. The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy, made infinitely worse by the arrival of...

"Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After...

Brodie McFadden is supposed to be on vacation, getting some sunshine and deciding if he wants to join his brothers and the Krewe of Hunters, a special paranormal investigation unit of the FBI. But a diving excursion with an old navy buddy to a historic shipwreck uncovers a crime scene - and the corpse is new. Museum curator Dakota "Kody" McCoy just wants her Key West culture festival to succeed. She's always had a deep connection to her home, including...

When a dive off the coast of Alabama goes horribly wrong, twelve-year-old Julie and one of her father's scuba clients struggle to survive after reaching an abandoned oil rig.

Ian loves scuba diving and working in his uncle's dive shop in Key West, Florida. At least until someone tries to kill him--twice.

Sharks are some of the fiercest creatures in the ocean. Even though they can be deadly to humans, many people choose to dive into the deep blue with these creatures. Some people don't even protect themselves with cages! This book will explain why some people are so fascinated by sharks that they'll put themselves in danger to swim with them. Young readers will be drawn to the exciting text by dramatic, colorful photographs. Informative sidebars also...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about deep sea exploration. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Discusses the techniques of scuba diving and covers the history, equipment, and training involved in scuba diving.

A world-class explorer and diver offers an evocative study of the lure, thrills, and danger of scuba diving from the perspective of the tragic true story of the deaths of Chris and Chrisy Rouse, a father and son, from decompression sickness during a deep-sea accident.