SCUBA DIVING 10.

Scuba or Wet Suit – provide protection

from the coldness of the water and from
 SCUBA is an acronym for Self other elements.
Contained Underwater Breathing
Apparatus. Other Accessories
 Scuba diving is a diving method 1. Dive Computer - monitors the diver’s
where a diver uses a regulator as the depth, time of being underwater, and the
breathing apparatus and tank with remaining time for one to be safely down in
air. the water.
2. Dive Lights – provides the needed light
Who can scuba dive? as it can be dark underwater.
 Age – a child as young as eight years 3. dive Knife – used to cutting ropes, lines
old can start learning in shallow and monofilament.
waters 4. Dive Case – used for protecting the gears
 Health – it is important for a diver to while travelling.
be physically fit to be able to cope
with strenuous physical task.
 Disabilities - do not hinder anyone
from scuba diving
 Swimming Skill – the basic
requirements is being comfortable in
the water even to the deep one of the
pool.

Basic Scuba Diving Equipment

1. Dive Mask- creates the air pocket to have
a clearer view of the underwater life.
2. Snorkel - is a breathing tube allowing
you to inhale and exhale through your
mouth.
3. Regulator – lets you breathe underwater.
4. BCD or Buoyancy Control Device –
helps to control the position in the water
column.
5. Octopus – backup regulator.
6. Weight Belt - used to counteract
buoyancy.
7. SPG or Submersible Pressure Gauge -
shows how much of the air is left.
8. Scuba Tank – contains the pressurized
air which allows one to breathe and to stay
longer underwater.
9. Fins - provide the propulsion that makes
it possible to swim with lesser effort.
 DIVE COMPUTER
DIVE LIGHTS

DIVE CASE

DIVE KNIFE