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Snorkeling, like any water activity, can be dangerous. While many millions of people snorkel each year safely, it is possible to drown while snorkeling, and tragically, accidental deaths occasionally occur. We’re going to look at how common drowning while snorkeling is, the most frequent causes, and what we can do to reduce the risk. How …
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If you’re getting ready for snorkeling, as well as packing your vital mask and snorkel, you might be deciding what to take to wear. If you’re shopping for new gear, do you need to think about the color, or can you go with your favorite? We’re going to look at if clothing color matters when …
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Scuba divers are taught from the beginning of their training that staying hydrated when you dive is extremely important. Dehydration is the most common contributing factor in making decompression sickness more likely to occur. But the emphasis is typically placed on how the diver should drink before and after their dive. What about during the …
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If you’re starting in scuba diving, you might be wondering why more experienced people can stay underwater for longer than you. On the face of it, it seems that how fast you empty your tank is the only thing that’s going to decide how long your dive is. However, we will see that many factors …
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Taking one final vacation snorkeling trip sounds like the perfect way to make some great memories before you have to return to the real world. It might be especially nice to take a relaxing snorkel the morning before you check out if you have a flight later in the afternoon or evening. But you’ve heard …
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Hearing problems after you’ve been snorkeling are more common than you might imagine. Our ears weren’t designed to be submerged underwater for long periods when we swim or snorkel. While they are mostly pretty resilient, problems of muffled hearing or feeling like you have water stuck are not unusual. Several different situations can cause hearing …
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For many people, scuba diving is an enjoyable pastime that allows them to see incredible creatures in their natural underwater habitat. Feelings of weightlessness and relaxation are just a few of the benefits of scuba diving. But what if you are looking for something more competitive and athletic? We’re going to see that while it …
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Diving with sharks is considered by many to be one of the most extreme forms of scuba diving there is. Experienced divers will often travel thousands of miles to enjoy the adrenaline thrill of meeting one or more of nature’s apex predators in their natural environment. Most scuba divers these days are aware that sharks …
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Scuba diving is an incredible hobby that is safely enjoyed by millions of people every year. It is the best way to see the wonders that are only found underwater and the closest that most of us will ever get to the feeling of weightlessness found in space. While most people who have the desire …
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If you’ve been snorkeling recently and are suffering from a sinus infection, you might be wondering if there is a connection. Could the fun day you spent exploring the underwater world be the cause of your pain? An infection could occur either from inhaling seawater or from a pressure-related injury from duck diving. Thankfully we’re …
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