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Is Scuba Diving Safe?

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Some think that diving is a dangerous and challenging sport. The mortality rate is negligible and most accidents happen due to people not respecting the limitations of their training. We know firsthand that most emergencies happen due to poor training or inadequate knowledge of the techniques and their limitations. Diving is not difficult but, as in all sports, we follow rules. It’s an easy sport that millions of people participate in every year.

How deep can Scuba Divers Go?

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The maximum depth of a dive is determined by the diver´s qualification, experience etc. The maximum depth for all recreational diving is 40m but this depth limit is reached by acquiring sufficient training and experience. Most beginner courses limit the maximum depth of all dives to 18m until the diver has obtained further training and experience.

Scuba Diving Gear

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(1) Dive Mask and Snorkel Your dive  mask  creates a pocket of air in front of your eyes and nose so you can see clearly underwater and equalize the pressure on your ears and sinuses as you go deeper. Snorkels are breathing tubes that allow you to inhale and exhale when you're swimming face down on the water's surface.  Tip:  The  snorkel  goes on the left side of your head and attaches to your mask strap. (2) Regulator/Octopus Your regulator lets you breathe underwater. It connects to your tank, delivering air to your mouth when you inhale. An octopus is a backup regulator. It usually has a longer hose and a bright yellow body so it's easy to find and can be used by others in an emergency.  Tip:  Both regulators should be routed to the diver's right side. (3) BC/Power Inflator BC stands for buoyancy compensator. It fits like a backpack and supports the weight of your tank above water, but a BC's most important function is to help you control your posit

What is Scuba Diving?

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Diving allows you to breathe and move freely underwater. SCUBA means Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. This means that you can stay underwater for longer without having to surface for air. Diving has been around for a long time and advancements have been made along the way to make diving the popular recreational sport that it is today.

General Information

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Diving is an easy and interesting sport which, for many, becomes an addiction! Diving allows you to discover underwater worlds and ecosystems which would otherwise be inaccessible. You can explore and photograph shipwrecks, caves, reefs, rock formations and take in the breathtaking beauty of this underwater world.