| If you think underwater attractions are breathtaking | | | | your buddy's scuba equipment. For your benefit, |
| under the light of day, wait till you get a glimpse of | | | | steer clear from the use of new, untested |
| the sea bed and reefs at night; when creatures that | | | | equipment when scuba diving. Preferably utilize scuba |
| roam the water column during daytime gets replaced | | | | equipment that has been pre-tested of its |
| by colorful and even more interesting marine | | | | performance and reliability in previous scuba diving |
| organisms. Despite the surreal experience of a night | | | | trips. |
| dive, it would be to the benefit of the scuba diver to | | | | 2. Gear up with Lighting Devices. Aside from using a |
| observe precautionary measures against pertinent | | | | main torch light, bring a smaller, backup light and a |
| risks such as getting separated from the group or | | | | chemical light with you. You'll need enough lighting |
| losing a light source. Find below a few safety tips | | | | devices to illuminate the dark waters, view |
| relevant to night diving. | | | | underwater sceneries and for communication |
| | | | purposes as well. If you happen to lose your main |
| 1. Dive Under Familiar Locations. Night dive at a spot | | | | light, resurface as soon as possible. |
| that you or a buddy has previewed with an initial dive | | | | 3. Learn Basic Light Signals. Catch your buddies' |
| during the day. Doing so will reduce the likelihood of | | | | attention by criss-crossing your light rays with their |
| getting lost in the dark waters. Noting prominent | | | | lighting devices. Follow that up by pointing your |
| underwater formations and the use of luminous | | | | lighting device towards yourself or with scuba |
| markers will also come in handy during a night dive. | | | | equipment such as gauges that require immediate |
| Moreover, dive with a constant buddy you | | | | attention. Once concerns are resolved, draw a circle |
| completely trust or somebody familiar with the | | | | with your light to imply that everything is OK. Learn |
| depths you intend to cruise. Remember that in case | | | | the basics of light signals and remember that when |
| of a mishap a few feet of sea water below the | | | | trying to communicate with fellow divers using light |
| surface, you and your buddy becomes mutually | | | | talk, avoid flashing light towards marine creatures or |
| responsible for each other's welfare and safety; to | | | | the eyes of your buddies -doing so will stun them like |
| stress the importance of familiarity and trust in your | | | | a strong dose of tranquilizer. |
| partnership. It also pays to be familiar with you and | | | | |