Tom Mount
Tom Mount is a renowned figure in the field of scuba diving, particularly known for his contributions to technical diving. He is the co-founder of the International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD), an organization that has played a significant role in the development and promotion of safe technical diving practices worldwide.
Early Life and Career[edit | edit source]
Tom Mount was born in the United States and developed an interest in underwater exploration at a young age. He began his career as a professional diver and soon became a pioneer in the field of technical diving, which involves diving at depths greater than those typical in recreational scuba diving.
Contributions to Technical Diving[edit | edit source]
In 1985, Tom Mount co-founded the International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD) with Dick Rutkowski. The IANTD was the first agency dedicated to the training and certification of technical divers, and it has since become a leading authority in the field. Mount's work with the IANTD has been instrumental in promoting the safe and responsible practice of technical diving.
Mount is also known for his work in cave diving, a form of technical diving that involves underwater exploration of caves. He has written several books on the subject, including "Technical Diving from the Bottom Up" and "The Cave Diving Manual".
Recognition[edit | edit source]
In recognition of his contributions to the field of technical diving, Tom Mount has received numerous awards and honors. He was inducted into the Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2005 and the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2008.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
.jpg)
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
