1. To evaluate and recommend modifications to dive profiles used in the WA pearling industry so that the profiles are in accord with safe levels of the Doppler bubble classification system that is widely accepted as a standard for evaluating dive profiles
2. To provide an analysis of the field data collected in relation to diver safety
1. To determine whether any significant problem exists with regard to decompression sickness arising from diving practices in use by pearl divers in Broome. If such a problem exists to identify the particular schedules and practices responsible and to advise on modifications and safe procedures
2. To document the actual 'dive profile using a depth-time recorder
3. To document the 'bubble score' using the Doppler technique of evaluation of the dive profiles
4. To document the incidence of decompression sickness: -niggles - neurological (cerebral spinal) and - others (respiratory inner ear)
5. To document any long term health effects ( as a longer term objective using other funds)