During the three minutes beneath the surface... the body be… - James Nestor

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During the three minutes beneath the surface... the body bears only a passing resemblance to its terrestrial form and function. The ocean changes us physically and psychically.

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James Nestor is a journalist who has written for Outside, , , Dwell, National Public Radio, The New York Times, , , and others.

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