The Skin They're In: U.S. Navy Diving Suits
The Skin They're In: U.S. Navy Diving Suits, currently on display at the Naval Undersea Museum, highlights the diving suits Navy divers depend on for warmth and protection as they work worldwide in conditions ranging from arctic ice to tropical waters. The exhibit uses artifacts, photographs, interviews, and interactive activities to examine why divers need diving suits and how they use them. This online version of The Skin They're In includes the main ideas and images from the original exhibit.
The Skin They're In: U.S. Navy Diving Suits
The undersea world is not our natural environment. It can be cold, threatening, and dangerous. Navy divers work worldwide in conditions ranging from arctic ice to tropical waters. To keep themselves safe and comfortable, they use diving suits to get the protection their own skin does not provide.
