It prevents splashed water and spray from easily entering

the tube.

Water or aqua has a particular unique attraction

to people of all ages.

In its most natural form, can be a great

venue to relax, to workout, to have fun, to pump

up the adrenaline, and to challenge one’s limits

Equipment that enables one to

breathe at the surface while the

face is submerged in water

It is described as peeking through life

underneath water by swimming with the aid

of a snorkel and mask. What aquatic activity

is this?

is glancing through life

beneath the water by

swimming with the aid of a

snorkel and mask

went through different

innovations in time. It became more refined

and more features were added and various

designs have been introduced in the market.

It s a big help in keeping hair out of the snorkel

and the face as well. It will also help in preventing

the scalp from burning on a sunny day.

The BASIC gears needed in snorkeling are the...

Other essential

equipment, although optional for some, are

the...

Viewing device in

appreciating the world beneath the

water.

Two most important things to

remember in choosing a mask.

These fins cover the heel and are put on like

slip-on shoes. These are

popular among warmwater dives

A piece of equipment that makes it possible to

breathe at the surface while the face is submerged

in the water.

They allow you to swim efficiently

without over-exerting yourself and will also give you a bit of extra

buoyancy

_ and _ in swimming are what one

gains in wearing fins. They provide the necessary

locomotion to propel effortlessly in the water.

_ also protect the feet from

accidental contact with rocks and corals.

What are the two basic kinds of Fins?

Are small and inflatable, which

provide more buoyancy while

floating on water.

are open at the heel and have

adjustable straps to secure the

feet

To protect the

skin from the heat of the

sun, one may use an

excellent biodegradable

sunscreen or a

long sleeve rash guard.

When you are preparing for a dive, you should

always check the weather and dive site

conditions after the dive.

The benefits of snorkeling are:

- helps the overall fitness of a person

- doing the flutter kick and diving tones and trims

the body

Helps in keeping hair

out of the snorkel and the face as well.

Helps prevent the mask

from fogging up.

is a

certified professional who is capable of

leading a group. He is

knowledgeable about the local

underwater organisms and is responsible of

planning the aquatic activity.

To become a dive guide or

snorkeling guide, you must have skills such as

navigation, water rescue,

identification of marine animals and a skilled swimmer.