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The diving world tries to come to grips with devastating fire

September 4, 2019 By Eric Douglas

Just after the news of the tragic fire on the M/V Conception broke out, I had no idea what to say. And then I received an email from CNN asking if I could put it in words for people to understand. Here is what I came up with. 

Editors Note: Eric Douglas is a columnist for Scuba Diving Magazine and the co-author with Dan Orr of the book “Scuba Diving Safety.” He is also the author of the Mike Scott Thriller Series and nonfiction books like “Dive-Abled: The Leo Morales Story” and “Heart Survivor: Recovery from Heart Surgery.” The views expressed here are his own. Read more opinion on CNN.

(CNN) My heart sank on Monday when I saw the initial reports of the fire onboard the M/V Conception in California, but I immediately understood the circumstances the victims of the tragedy were facing. A group of divers was on board sleeping. No doubt they were dreaming of the dives they would do the next day, excited to explore the wonders of the Channel Islands.

I can imagine that because I’ve been there — never off the M/V Conception, but I have dived on one of her sister boats. I have made many dives in the cold, clear and thrilling waters in the area. I lived in Southern California early in my diving career and loved the experience of diving in the kelp forests and experiencing the Pacific Ocean.

Read the complete Essay on CNN’s website. 

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