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Is it safe for a 12 year old to dive at 100 feet? He has his Jr. Open Water Diver card with PADI. If it is not safe, why.
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Actually the concern is compromising circulation to the epiphyseal plate.I don't think it's the pressure on the body that stops the bones from growing. It's the high pp of N2 that stunts the growth of bones.
Personally, when my daughter is certified I'll limit the depths she dives to shallower than 60 feet until she stops growing and can show the maturity to go deeper. Besides, there's plenty to see above 60'.