Scuba diving

Scuba diving

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

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Scuba diving

Forward roll entry

Sports; Scuba diving

A method of entering the water while in full SCUBA gear from a boat transom or a pier by bending at the knees and, while firmly securing the mask, rolling forward into the water landing on one's ...

Pony bottle

Sports; Scuba diving

A small scuba cylinder strapped to a divers main tank for emergency use.

Supplied air snorkelling for adults (sasa)

Sports; Scuba diving

BC-like PFD mounted with small compressed air cylinder and regulator that allows snorkeler to breathe comfortably on the surface but prohibits him from descending. SPG submersible pressure gauge. ...

Gas absorption and elimination

Sports; Scuba diving

Dissolved gases such as nitrogen are absorbed into the blood and tissues during the course of the dive. The level of saturation depends on the depth of the dive. The elimination of these gases is ...