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Scuba Diving Basics

S.C.U.B.A.

What does scuba stand for?
Scuba is an acronym for the phrase "Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus". An acronym is a word created by using the first letter or parts of words within a phrase.

About Diving

Scuba diving consists of the use of high pressure metal tanks attached to a diver's back. This air supply controlled by a regulator breathing device allows a diver to independently swim in deep waters. Additional equipment is frequently used including special apparel (i.e. wetsuits, gloves, hoods) along with supporting equipment such as a computer watches and buoyancy control. Buoyancy control equipment is often called Buoyancy Compensating Device (BCD) or Buoyancy Compensator (BC) or Stabilizing Jacket (Stab). These are used to easily add or subtract air while in the water and thus adjust the diver's buoyancy allowing the diver to easily descend and ascend through the depths of the waters. Other commen scuba diving equipment includes a divers mask and fins typically along with a snorkle.

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Scuba Regulators
Diving Bells
Wetsuits & Drysuits
Dive Watches & Computers

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Buoyancy Compensator
Scuba Fins
Scuba Diving Masks
Snorkel Equipment
Scuba Diving Tank
Dive Watches & Computers
Voice Communication
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