Archimedes' Principle: A Deep-sea Diver releases his Weights

A deep-sea diver with attached weights is completely submerged in water. The volume of the weights is not insignificant. When the diver releases the weights, he rises to the surface. How do we understand this motion in terms of the forces?

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