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Scuba Diving Equipment For Beginners


You are all set to go undersea diving and experience the wonders of the deep blue ocean among sea turtles, whale sharks, manta rays, coral reefs and different types of fish. But before you finally decide to take that plunge, it is important to make sure that you have all the necessary equipment for scuba diving. When you hear the word ’scuba’, the most apparent things that may come to your mind are diving masks, snorkels and flippers, but there are more important things included in the list. In this article, we will learn more about the basics of scuba diving gear. Read on to make sure you have the proper scuba gear that you will need before you go on your undersea diving adventure.

Before you purchase any scuba diving gear and equipment, it is important that you make sure everything fits properly and comfortable. A wetsuit is that is too small or too big, or a diving mask that does not fit snugly can definitely make your dive less than pleasant. So when choosing your diving mask, you have to make sure it stays properly in place and you can see effectively behind the mask. Your snorkel should appropriately fit with the diving mask on, and it should be on your left side.

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Wreck Diving in the Caribbean


One of the best Caribbean wreck dives is the wreck of the C/S Charlie Brown on the island of Statia (St. Eustatius). Statia is only a quick 10 minute plane ride from Saba. I truly love vacationing on Saba. It is well away from the crowded reefs like Bloody Bay Wall on the Cayman islands or Palancar reef on Cozumel.

In its hay-day the C/S Charlie Brown spent almost 50 years lying fiber optic cable around the world. She was built in 1950 and is 327 feet long with a beam of about 41.4 feet.

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Important Guidelines to Wreck Diving


A shipwreck is a haven of wonderful discoveries for the scuba diver. It is a historical relic filled with secrets carefully concealed by the ocean. Over the years, it has also been the home of various sea creatures and plants. Wreck diving is a rare opportunity for scuba divers to hone their diving skills, discover a significant heritage in history and be a part of an important archaeological find. This great opportunity however entails responsibility on the part of the diver. So here are a few guidelines to take note of before pursuing the dive:

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