| Since ancient times, people have been attracted to the | | | | equipment to study the multiple mechanisms of aquatic |
| challenge of diving to the ocean floor. Diving could be | | | | environmental science. Special forces in the military are |
| for the purpose of hunting for artifacts and jewels, to | | | | trained as scuba divers to provide the United States |
| uncover ship wrecks, to repair ships or to conduct | | | | military, with scuba proficiency. |
| research into marine life forms. In recent times, diving | | | | Most people try scuba diving to enjoy and explore |
| has also become popular as a pleasure or adventure | | | | under water beauty. Usually nature enthusiasts learn |
| activity. Untill the discover of scuba equipment, | | | | scuba diving to examine shark, fish, whales, dolphins, |
| underwater exploration was always for short intervals | | | | sea turtles and other marine life. While under water, |
| because of the inability of man to breathe underwater. | | | | one may also view countless attractive deep-sea |
| The invention of scuba gear helped man to overcome | | | | flora, anemones and shipwrecks. Amateur divers are |
| this limitation and it is possible today to spend long | | | | required to practice scuba diving basics in shallow |
| hours underwater. The use of scuba equipment or a | | | | water or in swimming pools. Beginners in scuba diving |
| scuba gear to dive underwater is known as scuba | | | | are seldom permitted to endeavor beyond a depth of |
| diving. | | | | 60 feet. |
| Proof of ancient under water diving is evident from the | | | | Though scuba diving is a very exciting past time and |
| existence of artifacts of undersea origins. Scuba diving | | | | leisure sport, it is important to realize that it is a pursuit |
| allows people to witness the fascinating and complex | | | | fraught with dangers. Most accidents related to scuba |
| underwater world in lakes and oceans. Many people | | | | diving occur if a diver is not correctly qualified or |
| pursue scuba diving for recreational purposes and to | | | | certified. A beginner should never dive alone and |
| observe the magnificence that exists in the deep | | | | should ascertain that his or her equipment functions |
| waters. | | | | properly, prior to diving. There are scuba diving clubs in |
| Nowadays, scuba diving is used for commercial, | | | | most cities that offer simple guidelines to ensure that |
| scientific, and military reasons as well. Commercial | | | | the risks associated with this exciting and adventurous |
| diving is used to assist businesses in researching for | | | | sport are mitigated and divers can indulge in this |
| new ventures such as ocean oil drilling and bridge | | | | pleasurable activity without life threatening dangers. |
| construction. Scientists also make use of scuba | | | | |