Scuba diving

Scuba diving

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

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Scuba diving

Half the time it takes for a dissolved gas in a tissue (such as nitrogen) to equilibrate to a new pressure, or to reach full saturation at a new pressure. Theoretical tissue half times are used in ...

jetty

Sports; Scuba diving

A structure, usually made with rocks, extended into a sea, lake or river to influence the current or tide in order to protect a harbor.

marco photography

Sports; Scuba diving

A method of getting close-up pictures of a subject by using Marco accessories attached to the camera's lens.

supplied air snorkeling for adults (sasa)

Sports; Scuba diving

BC-like PFD mounted with small compressed air cylinder and regulator that allows snorkeler to breathe comfortably on the surface but prohibits him from descending. SPG submersible pressure gauge. ...

gas absorption and elimination

Sports; Scuba diving

Dissolved gases such as nitrogen are absorbed into the blood and tissues during the course of the dive. The level of saturation depends on the depth of the dive. The elimination of these gases is ...