Underwater Safety
Snorkeling Basics
An introduction to snorkeling and diving
Snorkeling and scuba differ mainly in breathing gear and training. Learn a safe order to begin: shallow snorkeling first, what an instructor does, then scuba stages.
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Buoyancy habits that protect reefs
Good buoyancy keeps fins, hands and gear off coral. Learn the breathing, weighting and body position habits that help divers stay above the reef.Dive Gear
Caring for a wetsuit between trips
Rinse, dry, hang and store a wetsuit correctly between dives so the neoprene stays flexible, the seams hold and small damage does not spread.Snorkeling Basics
Checklist for your first snorkeling day
What to pack, check and agree on before your first snorkel: gear, weather and water conditions, a buddy plan, a turn-around point and final checks at the entry.Snorkeling Basics