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Scuba
diving & Snorkeling is a new thought for our
Indian public.
Scuba diving is nothing but swimming underwater
while using self-contained breathing equipment.
By carrying a source of compressed air, the scuba
diver is able to stay underwater longer than with
the simple breath-holding techniques and is not
hindered by air-lines to a remote air source.
The scuba diver typically swims underwater by
using fins attached to the feet.
Snorkeling (also spelled snorkeling) is the practice
of swimming at the surface of a body of water
while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube
called a snorkel, and usually swim fins. Combining
these tools allows the snorkeler to observe underwater
attractions for extended periods of time with
relatively little effort. The primary attraction
of snorkeling is the opportunity to observe underwater
life in a natural setting. This may include coral
reefs and their denizens, such as fish, cephalopods,
starfish, sea urchins and mollusks. Snorkeling
in sandy areas may allow sighting of rays and
various flatfish.
Other organisms that can be seen while snorkeling
include various forms of seaweed, jellyfish, shrimp,
sea turtles, and occasionally anything else which
may be found in the ocean. Many of the organisms
found in reef locations are vibrantly colored
and very abundant, making for an engrossing experience.
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