Have you ever wanted to swim under the sea like Ariel, Flounder and Sebastian? Well, you're in luck! Scuba divers around the world are exploring the incredible world that exists under the deep blue sea, and you could too! Using special equipment and gear, people are able to venture into uniquely different aquatic habitats and see marvelous aquatic wildlife up close. Keep reading to learn more!
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So, what exactly is scuba diving?
Scuba diving is a type of underwater diving whereby divers use breathing equipment that is completely independent of a surface air supply. The name "scuba", an acronym for "Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus", was coined by Christian J. Lambertsen in a patent submitted in 1952. Scuba divers carry their own source of breathing gas, usually compressed air, affording them greater independence and movement than surface-supplied divers, and more time underwater than free divers.
Although the use of compressed air is common, a gas blend with a higher oxygen content or gas diluted with helium, have become popular alternatives to reduce the likelihood and effects of nitrogen narcosis during deeper dives that has a higher probability to occur during, long, and/or repetitive dives.
Diving is an activity that is best practiced with at least one other buddy for safety reasons. In addition to having someone cover your back and support you when things get tough, you have someone by your side to share in the many experiences-- ones that allow us to get to know ourselves better and to build ourselves to be stronger. Sharing such a colorful and impactful passion often means that the friendship with your diving buddy (or buddies!) often goes far beyond the world of diving.
🦈 Swim with the sharks
If you've ever dreamt of actually swimming with the sharks, or even just getting to see a sea of jellyfish floating in the deep blue ocean, scuba diving will let you live out that dream! You could even encounter a real life Crush the turtle or Nemo and Dory! There are a seemingingly limitless number of beautiful fish and aquatic species living in the coral reefs. Get out and discover them before global warming and coral bleaching make it impossible.
🏊🏼♀️ Learn a new skill
Scuba diving is easier than you probably think it is! As long as you know how to swim and can learn how to be comfortable (and safe!) in the water with all your gear on, the world is literally your oyster. And let me tell you-- it's truly an amazing feeling, to feel weightless and free in the ocean, surrounded by the beauty of a world that we don't get to be explore on the daily. There's a feeling of weightlessness and perspective that you attain, seeing just how vast the world around you is. Once you become a diver, you'll really master how to "Keep Calm and Carry On"!
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