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There are a number of ways of dying as a result of Scuba diving but the truth is it has very few deaths considering there is such a high potential for all manner of accidents and how many people take part in the sport each year. If you compared it to something like recreational motorcycle riding, it is very safe indeed. Divers tend to get training, which is a very good thing because they usually learn what is safe and what isn't.
As a result of such low mortality, the statistics are not very significant due to the low numbers. This year 'death by shark attack' has made the list in Australia even though it is extremely rare for a diver to have been killed in such a way. There are probably far fewer deaths as a result of drowning than you might expect too. It is more likely that people will dive too deep and become narcotised, become lost in no-clear surface dives or suffer catastrophic DCS. If the body is not recovered, or even if it has, it can be hard to establish the reason for death. Having said that more injuries are due to boats... getting in and out, being hit by them on the surface etc than serious decompression accidents. I am sure someone has done research on deaths in diving but the main point is that it is a pretty safe sport for trained participants. With good training and safe practices we are all trying to keep it to the realms of 'highly unlikely'
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What is the most popular thing to do in Florida?
scuba diving and cruising
What is the most important rule in scuba diving?
Super Cookie.
Do most scuba diving places let you rent scuba diving and snorkeling equipment?
Most of them will let you because a lot of people from out of town don't have the equipment. You can rent it as long as it is not like a private beach or something.
What travel agencies have scuba diving?
Not sure about travel agencies but most cruise lines and all inclusive resorts on the Ocean offer scuba excursions. Great diving in the Great Lakes too!
What helps a scuba diver sink and float?
Scuba buoyancy is the most fundamental diving skill. Mastering buoyancy control enables a diver to use less effort to maintain his position while diving.
Mixture of gases for scuba diving tanks compared to normal atmospheric air?
Most SCUBA divers dive with compressed air, which is normal atmospheric air compressed into a scuba tank.
Where can one go for a scuba diving vacation?
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What are common computer problems?
The most common problem i have had is when trying to use my MacBook while scuba diving, I don't know why but it just seems to cut me off from wifi and porn sites. Hope this helps.
What is more expensive scuba diving or rock climbing?
Scuba diving, as the equipment is so expensive, and it is expensive getting to a given location, from a boat, to dive. It's the 2nd most expensive fun (behind skydiving) you'll ever have.
What water sport is the most dangerous Out of swimming water skiing surfing scuba diving snorkeling kayaking or canoeing?
I would say scuba diving. You can get the bends, or nitrogen narcosis. There is also the factor of running out oxygen during a dive.
Is it safe to go SCUBA diving in the Bahamas during November?
Looks like it is most of the time. One thing to keep in mind is that November is still hurricane season, so if a hurricane is nearby, SCUBA diving is impossible. It is going to be as safe as any other time going SCUBA diving. One particular month does not make SCUBA diving dangerous. As long as your guide knows what their doing, you will be fine.
Is scuba diving a type of science?
The best answer is probably no. Safe scuba diving relies heavily on a knowledge of physics, gas laws and even physiology. Since it generally takes place in the ocean, it often involves marine biology. In that respect scuba is far more reliant on science than most other activities. Generally, though, scuba is a recreational activity for most divers and a vocation for others.
