| en to Sea World and wondered what it would be like | | | | Certification comes in two parts. First is the practical, |
| to swim with the dolphins? What about seeing how | | | | which is knowing how to use the equipment in and |
| these creatures live in the wild? This can be done by | | | | out of the water. The second involves passing some |
| renting or buying the proper gear and then heading | | | | written exams to make sure this is drilled into the |
| off to a beach resort. | | | | student's head. |
| Upon arriving at the beach resort, the one in charge | | | | The scuba diving school can also accept a student |
| of the diving activities will probably ask if you have a | | | | aged 15 and above. Those who are younger are |
| license to engage in such an activity. Those that do | | | | prohibited given that the body isn't able to carry the |
| won't have any problems but those that don't will | | | | weight of the gear strapped on the diver's back. |
| first have to enroll in a safety-training course. | | | | Most lessons begin with the instructor asking if the |
| Why is it important to get certified? This is to | | | | person knows how to swim. It doesn't matter if the |
| prevent accidents from happening, which in some | | | | student doesn't have perfect technique. The most |
| cases can be fatal. | | | | important thing is that you are able to stay afloat in |
| Where can you get a scuba diving license? It is a | | | | the water. |
| good thing that most beach resorts have an area | | | | If this isn't a problem, the instructor can begin the |
| that can teach new beginners about this activity. It is | | | | lesson by teaching the different types of equipment |
| also possible to get a certification from the youth | | | | used in scuba diving. These include the mask, snorkel, |
| center or the community college if this is being | | | | wetsuit, buoyancy vest, oxygen tank and fins. |
| offered. | | | | The lessons in the scuba diving school will be done |
| Organizations such as PADI, NAUI and SSI, which are | | | | both on land and in the water. It is only after the |
| some of the best in the world, have also set up | | | | student has mastered everything that the instructor |
| scuba diving schools for beginners and those who | | | | will hand out the license to the person to become a |
| want to advance to the next level. | | | | licensed open water diver. |