| A scuba dive used to be the main method of | | | | uses, not the act of diving. |
| gathering food for historic cultures and societies. | | | | Not only do divers need to master the use of |
| But today people have gone beyond using scuba | | | | scuba equipment, they also need to be |
| just for gathering food. Today there are many | | | | professionally instructed and certified. Certification |
| other reasons to enjoy a dive. People dive around | | | | takes time, money, and dedication. Dive |
| the world in every culture. Some of the most | | | | certification includes classroom education, practice |
| popular reasons for modern day diving includes | | | | in a pool, and open water practice. Certification |
| hobby, peace, curiosity, education, work, research, | | | | also includes a medical test, and a series of tests, |
| and treasure hunting. | | | | and practical applications before a diver becomes |
| Scuba stands for "Self Contained Underwater | | | | certified. |
| Breathing Apparatus" and is when a person or | | | | For safety reasons many divers choose to take |
| people swim underwater while taking part in | | | | to the water in groups or pairs. This allows for |
| another activity. In scuba the other activity is | | | | safety. They can be sure that they will have a |
| usually exploring, teaching, treasure hunting, and/or | | | | backup in case something goes wrong on the dive |
| learning. | | | | with the equipment or the environment. |
| Some of the best dive locations are in warm | | | | There are various reasons why a person might |
| climates. These locations are often tropical or | | | | dive. Some people dive as a job and others |
| sub-tropical and can offer great diving experiences | | | | venture underwater for fun and recreation. Scuba |
| year round. However, a scuba dive can be | | | | jobs include scientific occupations and educational |
| conducted in any climate in the world. In cold | | | | occupations. Some people also hunt for |
| climates scuba diving can be a fun adventure. | | | | underwater treasure. |
| Divers just need the right pieces of gear. | | | | Some people may also do it for recreation or |
| The right pieces of gear create a great scuba | | | | while on vacation. These people still usually need |
| dive. Divers use a wide variety of items in the | | | | to be certified, it depends on the location and |
| water. Some of the most important include fins, a | | | | country in which the divers are choosing to dive. |
| mask, a suit, and something to aid in underwater | | | | The only exception is snorkeling. Many people will |
| breathing. Divers will also sometimes use a | | | | choose to snorkel if they are not certified to |
| propulsion vehicle to get around faster in the | | | | scuba dive. Snorkeling happens on the surface of |
| water. There are so many types of equipment | | | | the water. It is a fun activity that allows people of |
| that are used in diving that the word scuba | | | | all ages to enjoy the wildlife and beauty that lies |
| actually refers to the equipment that a person | | | | underneath the surface of the ocean. |