> BM> It could be that I am isolated in this opinion being from an agency
 > BM> where the recommended depth is 100 feet versus other agencies that
 > BM> have 130 feet (or more) maximum bottom depths.
 > Just curious which agency you are refferring to.  There are more than
 > one which have this as their maximum recommended sport diving depth.
I'm from NASDS, and I am an instructor through the NASDS agency.  About all I 
know regarding PADI, NAUI, etc. is what I pick up from here.
Beery
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