How to Know the Depths of the Ocean

Have you ever imagined breathing underwater for hours at many meters deep? Have you imagined being able to enjoy underwater nature in full tranquility? If you like risky sports, new adventures, experiences and you are passionate about the sea, you should read this article.

Many people enjoy their summer vacation at their beach house, and they do not take full advantage of the activities that can be done in those places, regardless of the sea or ocean in which you are. The sport I am referring to is scuba diving.

Diving as leisure

This sport has been practiced for years and not only has the function of having fun or use it as leisure. This sport has contributed a lot to science, research, knowledge and development at the aquatic level.

Scuba diving is considered a sport that many people practice professionally. This is not the only way to practice the sport. Diving can be practiced only with the intention of having fun, discovering something new and exploring non-habitable areas by humans.

Baptism by fire in scuba diving

It consists of  diving for a short time and at a shallow depth, to familiarize yourself with the sport and determine if you like and want to continue growing as a diver or not. It is always done accompanied by an instructor with at least the Dive Master degree. This immersion have place on a beach, to make it easier for first-time people to handle the necessary equipment and not scare the first-timers in the middle of the sea.

Equipment

The necessary equipment to perform your baptism by fire in scuba diving can be found and rented at the dive center where you carry out the activity. This equipment is divided into two large groups: heavy equipment and light equipment.

Heavy equipment

It is the most expensive equipment and the one that beginners do not usually have. The name refers to the true weight of this part of the team. This equipment is very expensive and is only bought by people who use it regularly as diving instructors or with other lower qualifications. It is composed of 3 different pieces: air bottle(1), jacket(2) and regulator(3). 

1. The oxygen needed to breathe is compressed inside the bottle.
   
   
   
2. The bottle is tied to the jacket and placed on the back in the form of a backpack to dive more comfortably.
   
3. The function of the regulator is to transfer the air from the bottle to the mouth of the diver. Sometimes, it may be accompanied by a second yellow regulator, which is only used in an emergency.
   

Light Equipment

The light equipment is the most common equipment and it is not only used for diving. It can also be used for snorkeling, surfing, fishing or other water sports.  This equipment is not usually necessary to rent because it is much cheaper and people prefer to buy it. This equipment is composed by:

• the dive suit
• the fins. 
• the mask

full diving equipment (heavy and light)

  

Underwater precautions

Under water, the ways of acting are completely different from what we are used to. For this reason, this sport is very dangerous. There are several precautions that novice divers should know before diving for the first time. Among the main precautions we can highlight: pressure, hydration, communication and physical and mental health.

Communication

Underwater communication is different and can be a problem, it can even cause death. This is why diving is so dangerous. Under water we cannot speak verbally, but we can speak by signs. In "the class" you receive before diving, the instructor explains and teach you the most basic and necessary signals to dive.

confirmation signal

Pressure

Pressure under water can become a problem. Why? Because the pressure is higher as you descend meters in the water. Our body has to adapt to that pressure, especially the ear. That is why we must know how to compensate for the pressure of the ears. The way divers use is to cover their nose with their fingers and blow through their nose at the same time. Another way, the one that I use, is by removing the regulator from the mouth and swallowing.

adapting the pressure of my ears

 Hydration

Hydration before diving, as before any sport, is important. In this case it is not important for the loss of liquids, it is important because breathing air through the regulator dries your mouth and can cause problems. An underwater problem can cause you anguish and may have no solution.

Scuba diving courses

As in many sports, there are courses that accredit your level by completing them. In diving, your level will be limited by the depth, the areas and having companions at your expense. To dive the first course is required, unless you only do the baptism, in that case the first course is not required. The different courses are:

1. Open Water Diver Padi
2. Advanced Open Water Diver
3. Rescue Diver
4. Dive Master

Try new experiences and explore the ocean

During the summer holidays, now you have one more option to have fun. A fun and exciting way to enjoy and discover new world. You just have to know the basic precautions and the necessary material explained in this article. In addition, if you like the experience, you can continue to grow as a diver and get the courses to be able to dive deeper and without having borders in the countries.