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Basic Facts About Scuba Diving

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:33:54 -0500

Discovering the world underneath the surface by Scuba diving has become a very popular water sport. The word Scuba is an acronym for 'self contained underwater breathing apparatus' and specialized scuba equipment allows the diver to breathe underwater for a significant amount of time. Snorkeling is very different because the swimmer breathes directly from the atmosphere through a mouth tube and is restricted to diving just below the water surface. During scuba diving, the swimmer carries a ... Tags: Scuba Diving

Amazing Getaways With Scuba Diving Belize

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:33:54 -0500

As the owner of the largest coral reef in the Caribbean, the country offers tremendous sights to scuba diving Belize enthusiasts. Fringing reefs near the shore give way to larger patch reefs offshore. A faroe such as Laughing Bird Caye is a ringed reef that encloses a central lagoon. The Belize Barrier Reef, however, is the main destination. This reef is about 140 miles long, beginning at Mexico in the north, and continuing southward. The reef has several distinct zones in which scuba div... Tags: Scuba Diving Belize

Scuba Diving Travel Insurance Keeps Your Head Above Water

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:33:54 -0500

Scuba diving presents its own set of hazards. Drowning is one, but insurance won't help with that! Typical injuries might include the bends from diving too deep. This illness requires decompression therapy in specialized apparatus. You might experience bites or stings from eels, jellyfish, or even sharks. Stingrays and their venomous barbed tails can appear invisible to the diver. Cuts, scrapes and bruises from rocks and coral are less serious injuries, unless the blood attracts sharks! Tags: Scuba Diving Travel Insurance

Obtain Scuba Diving Certification Before Hitting The Water

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:33:54 -0500

In the U.S., recreational scuba diving certification is not run by a main agency. The industry is largely self-regulated by the trainers. However, there do exist many large scuba diving certification agencies that provide training for divers and diving instructors. Certifications from such an organization might be required before certain diving stores and companies will allow you to buy or rent their scuba gear. If you plan to dive in a foreign country, be certain to bring all your scuba d... Tags: Scuba Diving Certification