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Richard Dreher and Rick Murcar exit the water following the first of two dives at
Hal Watt's 40 Fathom Grotto located between Williston and Ocala Florida. They dived the grotto as part of a three man team, including Larry Green. The first dive to 230 feet was made using a trimix
blend of 18% oxygen and 37% helium. A travel mixture of EAN 36 and a deco gas of 100% oxygen was
used for the ascent..
They are seen here smiling after unloading the stage cylinders back unto the dive platform.

Larry Green exits from the dive platform at 40 Fathom Grotto following a dive made to 230 feet. Rick Murcar is close behind him preparing to do the same.

Rick Murcar prepares to depart the dive platform after loading his stage cylinders for the second dive at 40 Fathom Grotto. This dive was made using the same gas mixtures as the first, 18% O2 and 37% H2, with a EAN 34 as a traveling gas and 100% O2 as his deco.

Rick Murcar off loads his stage cylinders following the second dive at 40 Fathom Grotto. The dive was to 208 feet, using a 18/37 trimix with EAN 34 travel gas and 100% O2 deco.
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