Fred Kavli Diving Technology Exhibit February 20, 2010

Hardhat diving has been part of local history since the late 1800s when abalone became a sought-after delicacy. Commercial diving is an integral part of the sea urchin fisheries as well as in the construction of platforms and undersea pipelines. Santa Barbara remains a diving technology leader today and this exhibit features historic diving helmets, suits, compressors, and more.