| A shipwreck is a haven of wonderful discoveries for | | | | those fin movements steady and slow. The possibility |
| the scuba diver. It is a historical relic filled with secrets | | | | of encountering marine animal and plant species |
| carefully concealed by the ocean. Over the years, it | | | | inhabiting the wreckage is highly likely, so exercise |
| has also been the home of various sea creatures and | | | | extra care so as not to disrupt their habitat. |
| plants. Wreck diving is a rare opportunity for scuba | | | | - There is also the risk of entanglement with fishing |
| divers to hone their diving skills, discover a significant | | | | nets or ropes, so bring along an emergency tool such |
| heritage in history and be a part of an important | | | | as a Tech Dive Knife in hand. |
| archaeological find. This great opportunity however | | | | - Keep extra lights handy just in case primary |
| entails responsibility on the part of the diver. So here | | | | sources of light run out. |
| are a few guidelines to take note of before pursuing | | | | - A guideline may also be utilized to ensure the exit |
| the dive: | | | | route of the wreck diver. |
| Precautionary Measures while Diving | | | | - Never overestimate the capacity of your cylinder |
| - Remember that a shipwreck has been underwater | | | | tank. It is best to be safe than sorry. The rule of the |
| for quite some time and the superior find have been | | | | thumb is to allocate 2/3 of the air reserve for use |
| submerged for decades, or even centuries. Many | | | | upon exit. As much as possible, carry a second tank |
| sections of a sunken ship may be fragile and would | | | | or bring along a pony bottle. |
| disintegrate without notice, so bear in mind to keep | | | | |