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What is an atmospheric diving suit?
An atmospheric diving suit is a watertight suit of armour used for the deepest dives. The diver breathes air at atmospheric pressure, which is that of surface air. The heavy metal suit with watertight joints stops the huge water pressure 300 metres below the surface from crushing it.
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