Acknowledgments

The author would like to thank the following people and organizations:

• Dr. Erik Bock provided information regarding WHOI practices and procedures.
• Dr. Hans Graber who provided information regarding RSMAS practices and procedures.
• UNOLS provided copies of their most recent safety manual.
• Mr. Stephen Root compiled the original APL Safety Manual in Appendix A. Dr. Rich Gasparovic edited this manual.
• Knot figures are courtesy of the Columbian Rope Company of Gunstown, MS.

I would also like to thank the following reviewers for their helpful comments: David Porter, Tom Murdock, Karen Renich, Steve Root, Mike Paulkovich, and Gene Terray.