Mary Evans Scientific Pearling: Wrestling the only Gems from Neptune's 10225024

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Picture No	10225024
Date	1913
Description	Scientific Pearling: Wrestling the only Gems from Neptune's
Details	Divers gathering pearl-oysters in Western Australia waters. The diver in the background is being 'staged' - a process where he is held for up to half an hour at a certain depth from the surface so that he can move vigourously in order get rid of the excess of nitrogen out of his body. After diving to great depths the diver has to do this on his return to the surface, as being brought out of the water too quickly can result in paralysis.
Source	Illustration in 'The Illustrated London News', 11 October 1913, page 561
Credit	© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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