snorkeling

• Snorkeling


  Swimming underwater or just near the surface, with a full face snorkel mask, or with snorkel, and a diving mask
• Snorkeling


  • Underwater Treasures - discovery
  • Flora - plants
  • Fauna – living organism
• Basic equipment of SNORKELING

  • Snorkel
  • Goggles
  • Snorkeling/swim fins
• Snorkel


  Device used for breathing air from above the surface
• Swimming goggles


  Equipment that allow the divers to see clearly underwater
• Swim fins


  Finlike accessories worn on the feet, made from rubber, plastic, carbon fiber, used to aid movement through the water
• Other equipment for snorkeling

  • Vest
  • Skin protection
  • Swimming cap
  • Mask defogger
• Health benefits of snorkeling

  • Stress relief
  • Cardiovascular benefits
• Health risks and hazards of snorkeling

  Snorkeling can be dangerous for the unprepared and those with health issues
• What should be done when problems arise while snorkeling

  1. Water is filling the mask

  2. Water entered the snorkel

  3. Pressure is felt in the ear while diving

  4. "pinch-blow-nose"
• Important things to remember while snorkeling

  • Stay close to the shore
  • Never do it alone. Always have a buddy
  • One up, one down
  • Rain check! (weather forecast)
  • Know your surroundings
  • Energy retention
  • Leave them alone! Do not touch marine life