Scuba diving

Scuba diving

Underwater diving in which the diver uses scuba gears to breathe underwater.

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Carbon dioxide

Sports; Scuba diving

Commonly called CO2, an odorless, tasteless gas that is a byproduct of metabolism; is excreted by the lungs in exhaled air.

Diver propulsion vehicle (DPV)

Sports; Scuba diving

Underwater scooter that allows a dive to cover an increased distance underwater. Popular at some resorts.

Diaphragm

Sports; Scuba diving

A dividing membrane or thin partition; the thin muscle separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity; the rubber (or other material) separating the demand chamber in a regulator from the ...

Submarine

Sports; Scuba diving

A heavy walled vessel that can withstand pressures under water and allow occupants to breath air at sea level pressures and travels under its own power.

Anchor line

Sports; Scuba diving

A rope, cable or chain that attaches a boat to its anchor.

Core temperature

Sports; Scuba diving

The internal temperature of the body, 98. 6F is the normal temperature of the human body. Deviation from this temperature even a few degrees could be life threatening.