| Scuba diving is a very exciting and fun sport for | | | | Also make sure that everything fits you well. |
| different ages. However, you can't deny that it can | | | | 7. Check the weather conditions in the area where |
| also be a dangerous activity especially for beginners. | | | | you plan to drive. Check with the local weather |
| Nevertheless if you know the essentials of scuba | | | | bureau if it is safe to dive. If you hear of a storm |
| diving, you can ensure safety and enjoyment. | | | | coming cancel your diving trip. Not only will you get |
| Here are some important scuba diving tips for | | | | wet on the way, lightning might hit the water and |
| beginners: | | | | you could get struck. |
| 1. Never learn scuba diving on your own. Take diving | | | | 8. Wear sun block before diving. Even if you are |
| lessons that lead to certification before you attempt | | | | underwater, you can still get sunburned. And you |
| scuba diving. There are many professional diving | | | | wouldn't notice it because of the cool water. |
| schools that can provide this. | | | | 9. Drink a lot of water whenever you are on the |
| 2. Check with your doctor to see if you are fit for | | | | surface. Being surrounded by water doesn't mean |
| scuba diving. Be sure to undergo a swimming test | | | | that you body will get the water it needs. Many |
| before you take your lessons. As a beginner, you | | | | people get dehydrated while scuba diving. |
| don't need to be a competitive swimmer but should | | | | 10. Be aware of the symptoms and the signs of |
| at least know how to swim properly. | | | | conditions such as heat exhaustion and hypothermia. |
| 3. Dive only in waters which you are certified for. | | | | Learn about the first aid treatment for these. |
| There are special certifications for diving under ice | | | | 11. While going on the way to the diving site, be sure |
| water, in underwater caves, and by shipwrecks. | | | | to protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses because |
| These dangerous forms of diving need special | | | | the sunlight can be reflected by the water. |
| training. | | | | These are just general scuba diving tips for beginners. |
| 4. Never go scuba diving alone. During your first | | | | To know more about scuba diving, consult a licensed |
| dives, be sure that you aren't only accompanies by | | | | diving instructor. |
| beginners. | | | | Go to the Oatmeal Nutrition website for information |
| 5. Follow instruction carefully and listen to the dive | | | | on nutrition in oatmeals. Visit the Pasta Types |
| group leader. | | | | website for info on types of pasta. Want to learn |
| 6. Each time you go scuba diving, check your | | | | everything on how to make yogurt? Visit the Making |
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