| PUBLISHED | 1 January 2008 |
| ISBN | 1-903657-28-7 |
| PAGES | 128 |
| COLOUR PLATES | 131 |
| B&W PLATES | 4 |
| MAPS | 27 |
| COVER | Paperback |
| DIMENSIONS | 148mm x 210mm |
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Below Freezing is the first and only dive guide to the Antarctic. Until recently the exclusive realm of scientific and military divers, this icy wilderness has become the extreme destination for recreational divers wishing to explore beyond the conventional. Detailing 27 Dive sites on the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia with maps, photographs and descriptions, the guide is packed with information and features vivid colour photographs of the strange marine life of these waters, which remain at a temperature of -1 degree C throughout the year. Including sections of underwater photography, the history of Antarctic Diving, how to choose and prepare for travel to this remote region, and diving techniques for sub-zero waters, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering diving the seventh continent, and an exciting read for anyone interested in this little-explored underwater world.
The second edition has been expanded to include the following new features;
Includes 27 dive sites - all illustrated.
"Here is the fruit of an impressive number of underwater hours and some stunning photographs. If you plan to explore this most rewarding habitat then your first step is to pack 'Below Freezing' in your Antarctic dive bag." Tony Soper.
A colleague of mine mentioned that she and her husband were going on a diving expedition to Antarctica. They are both very experienced divers. I told her that they should get your book, and I wanted to share their reaction to it:
"Below Freezing by Lisa Trotter. I got it, Mel's been reading it, he says it's probably the best, most helpful and truthful book about Antarctic diving he's ever read. It made him completely re-think what kind of camera equipment he'll need to take. So, thanks again!"
Ellie
Susan Borke
National Geographic Society
Many thanks again for sending the review copy of "Below Freezing", which we are going to feature in the next issue of The Polar Times. It's a terrific book and you and Lisa can both be proud.
Jeff Rubin
Antarctic Editor
The Polar Times, Magazine of the American Polar Society