Scuba diving

Scuba diving

Underwater diving in which the diver uses scuba gears to breathe underwater.

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decompression dive

Sports; Scuba diving

Any dive where the diver is exposed to a higher pressure than when the dive began, the decompression occurs as the diver ascends.

solo diving

Sports; Scuba diving

Solo diving is the practice of scuba diving alone without a "dive buddy". Solo diving, once discouraged, is now beginning to gain acceptance among experienced divers who have skills in ...

wet suit

Sports; Scuba diving

Any suit that provides thermal protection underwater by trapping a layer of water betweens the diver's skin and the suit.

barometric pressure

Sports; Scuba diving

Same as atmospheric pressure with the exception that it varies with the weather.

artificial spit

Sports; Scuba diving

Small bottles of "special" liquid used by divers to keep their masks defogged. There are many different manufactures that offer a gel, paste or spray.

A place providing recreation and entertainment to vacationers with the main attraction as that of scuba diving. It may include training, Beach and/or boat diving and many specialties such as wall, ...