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	CDNN :: Laws needed to halt mounting death toll of recreational scuba divers? Powered by CDNN - CYBER DIVER News Network by ROBYN BRISTOW As scuba-related deaths increase, governments around the world are mulling new laws and regulations aimed at enhancing diver safety. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (30 August 2007) -- A law change may be needed to halt the mounting death toll of recreational divers, says Coroner David Crerar. However, he stopped short of calling for regulations or a statutory licensing regime in a reserved decision released yesterday. The decision followed a November inquest into the deaths of three divers off the North Canterbury coast at Motunau. The Coroner said coroners' findings throughout New Zealand showed "alarming" similarities between deaths of recreational divers. Eighteen divers died between 2000 and 2005 nationally... Go to CDNN News Report >>> What CDNN readers are saying about 'Laws needed to halt mounting death toll of recreational scuba divers?' 07-09-13 Anthony - U.S. turns a blind eye to scuba diving injuries... 07-09-20 Karl - Ah the nanny state to fix our self-inflicted problems... 07-09-21 Anthony - Ah, George's bush-league state to make our problems infinitely worse... 07-09-05 Fred - Scuba laws and regulations...   SPONSORED LINKS
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