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Scuba Diving Equipment Essentials (What Do You Need To Start Diving?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Snorkeling TipsTagged No Comments on Scuba Diving Equipment Essentials (What Do You Need To Start Diving?)

The essential scuba diving equipment you need to start diving includes the following: diver’s watch; mask, snorkel and fins; and exposure suit or body insulation like a wetsuit or dry suit; a set of scuba diving regulators; a buoyancy control device or BCD; a dive computer (but this can be a combined diver’s watch-come dive computer). For diving  in your own country near to wear you live, you need to also add a weight system and air tanks or diving cylinders too. There’s then other scuba gear to add to your kit as you progress or if you have the money at the outset.

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Are Full Face Snorkel Masks Safe? (Read This Before You Buy One)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Recommended Gear, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsTagged , , , 6 Comments on Are Full Face Snorkel Masks Safe? (Read This Before You Buy One)

Full face snorkel masks are dangerous because of the “dead Space” and the potential for the build-up of CO2 inside the mask. Deaths of snorkelers have been linked to full face snorkel masks, which is more likely to happen if you buy a cheap, poorly made mask or if these masks are used under duress.

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How To stop Your Dive Mask From Fogging Up (8 Pro-Diver Methods)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Snorkeling TipsTagged , , , 2 Comments on How To stop Your Dive Mask From Fogging Up (8 Pro-Diver Methods)

The best tip to stop your mask fogging up is to use baby shampoo. Baby shampoo is easy to apply. Shampoo for babies are gently, so they are easy on the eyes. So that any residue after you rinse your mask is less likely to irritate your eyes as a result. You can find baby shampoos that are hypoallergenic, most tend to be biodegradable, and they are readily available and cheap to buy. Most importantly, baby shampoo works well to clear dive mask fog.

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Which is Better Snorkeling or Scuba Diving? (Truth Uncovered)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Snorkeling TipsTagged 2 Comments on Which is Better Snorkeling or Scuba Diving? (Truth Uncovered)

Neither snorkeling nor scuba diving is better than the other. Each activity has its place and even when you learn to scuba dive, you’ll probably still love to snorkel too. One thing you’ll learn as you progress with scuba diving, is that the deeper you go the less colour you’ll see under the water. Whereas when you snorkel and as you are nearer the surface, all the wonderful colours remain. Diving is restricted by the time your air lasts, whereas snorkeling is only limited by the time you choose to stay in the water.

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Do You Need A Wetsuit In 70 Degree Water? (That’s 70°F or 21°C)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsNo Comments on Do You Need A Wetsuit In 70 Degree Water? (That’s 70°F or 21°C)

Whether you need a wetsuit in 70-degree water depends on various factors, including personal preference, your tolerance to cold, and the duration of your water activities. In general, 70-degree water is considered relatively warm and may be comfortable for many people without a wetsuit.

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What Are The Similarities Between Snorkelling And Scuba Diving?

By Russell BowyerPosted in Fun, Learn to Scuba Dive, Liveaboard, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsNo Comments on What Are The Similarities Between Snorkelling And Scuba Diving?

The similarities between snorkeling and scuba diving are they both require a mask, snorkel and fins, together with an exposure suit to match the water temperature. Both allow you to enjoy the underwater world and are taught by all major diving organisations.

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Can Non Swimmers Do Scuba Diving In Maldives: Safe Sub Aqua

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Snorkeling TipsNo Comments on Can Non Swimmers Do Scuba Diving In Maldives: Safe Sub Aqua

Non-swimmers cannot scuba dive in The Maldives, as it is a requirement to swim 200 metres (656 feet) to get certified as a scuba diver. You will probably be able to do a try dive in a swimming pool at your resort on “Discover Scuba”, but this will not allow you to dive on the reefs of The Maldives.

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Miami Beach Snorkeling: The Best Free Snorkeling Spots

By Russell BowyerPosted in Fun, Liveaboard, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsNo Comments on Miami Beach Snorkeling: The Best Free Snorkeling Spots

Miami Beach snorkeling isn’t that special to snorkel, as it is mostly sandy bottom, but the waters are warm, shallow with mostly good visibility so you can see the seabed. You will see reef fish, crabs and stingrays, and the further you swim from the shoreline the more interesting it becomes.

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Red Tide Florida: The Affects on Swimmers, Divers & Snorkelers

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsNo Comments on Red Tide Florida: The Affects on Swimmers, Divers & Snorkelers

Red tides in Florida are caused by harmful algae blooms, which can kill fish, can be harmful to humans that swim, snorkel or scuba dive in the sea, or can make the shellfish and molluscs dangerous to eat. Red tides affect Florida in the months of August to November most years.

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Snorkeling In Clearwater Florida: Is The Beach Good Snorkeling

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsNo Comments on Snorkeling In Clearwater Florida: Is The Beach Good Snorkeling

Clearwater Beach Florida isn’t that special for snorkeling, as it is mostly sandy bottom, but the waters are warm and shallow with mostly good visibility so you can see the seabed. You will see reef fish and hermit crabs and the further you swim from the shoreline the more interesting it becomes.

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Folly Beach snorkeling: Can You Snorkel Folly Beach?

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsNo Comments on Folly Beach snorkeling: Can You Snorkel Folly Beach?

Folly Beach isn’t good for snorkeling, as the visibility is bad due to a murky thermocline which is caused by pluff mud, the agitation of water caused by wave action and large tidal swings. What adds to the murky water is the many rivers that feed into the sea, which makes snorkeling disappointing.

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