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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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Fins are fins, right? Snorkeling, freediving, bodyboarding – is there even much difference? Fins come in different shapes and sizes depending on what they are made for. Using snorkeling fins for bodyboarding will not perform as well as using the correct fins. However, this is not to say that you cannot use snorkeling fins for …
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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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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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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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Getting a sore throat really sucks, particularly if you’re on vacation. Eating and drinking can be uncomfortable, and it can make you feel downright miserable. Many things can cause sore throats, but if you’re suffering from one after you’ve been snorkeling, could it be that which caused it? We are going to see that there …
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Snorkeling is supposed to be a fun and relaxing activity that lets you take a look at the world underneath the surface without all the heavy equipment required for scuba diving. For most people, snorkeling is pretty easy. However, if you’ve ever suffered from an attack of vertigo, you’ll know that while it’s happening, floating …
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Are you new to the world of snorkeling and bewildered by the range of equipment that’s available? Or maybe you’ve snorkeled already and are not entirely happy with the mask you used? Whatever the reason you’re interested, we’re going to look at how the different kinds of snorkel masks work so you can get the …
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Snorkeling is the easiest way to get a look at the incredible sights underwater. But if it’s making you feel nauseous, then it’s no fun at all and can be highly frustrating. There are many different reasons why you might feel sick when you’re snorkeling. Whether it’s the boat ride to the snorkel spot, the …
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