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Scuba diving
Underwater diving in which the diver uses scuba gears to breathe underwater.
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ebb current
Sports; Scuba diving
A movement of tidal current away from shore or down a tidal stream; tide that is flowing out or causing a lower water level.
mask
Sports; Scuba diving
A skirted glass window constructed to provide air space between eyes and water and to permit both eyes to see in the same plane; a regular mask covers eyes and nose only; modern mask skirts are ...
yaw
Sports; Scuba diving
To swing off course. This is normally caused by bad steering or the action of the waves.
alpha flag
Sports; Scuba diving
An International maritime signal flag, meaning, 'Diver down, keep clear'.
mask squeeze
Sports; Scuba diving
Occurs in rapid descents where the diver neglects to equalize his/her mask. The increase pressure causes tissues around the eyes to swell.
descent/ascent line
Sports; Scuba diving
A line suspended from a boat, float or buoy used to permit divers to control their descents and ascents and to provide guidance to the bottom in poor visibility or strong currents; particularly ...
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