Scuba Diving Opens Up an Entire New World To See

Every day we see the world from a different perspective. We take for granted that our eyes can see everything as it is, but what if there was more to be seen? With scuba diving, you have a completely new world to explore - one just below the surface of the water. If you're looking for adventure and want to experience something new in your life, then this is worth checking out.

Some people think scuba diving is too difficult or scary for them because they don't know what they're doing. That couldn't be any further from the truth - you can always take lessons before your first dive!

Scuba divers are taught all of the skills necessary to function underwater properly with some practice in shallow water beforehand, so when their feet finally touch the ground again after descending into the deep blue ocean, they'll feel confident and ready for anything.

Getting Scuba Certification

Just like any other adventure, there are some skills that you need before going scuba diving. You'll want to get your PADI certification - it's the most popular. It is offered worldwide for a reasonable price with an option of upgrading to more advanced certifications if you're up for some extra work. 

Scuba divers in shallow water will be taught how to breathe underwater using their mouthpiece or nose clip, so they don't have to take off their regulator (a device used when breathing). It can also come equipped with secondary regulators on each side which allows two people simultaneous use without taking turns.

Air tanks go into small pockets located at either end of the vest while weights attach onto them depending on how much you will be diving. The weight belt is put on and clipped into the buckles to keep it from moving around. It should go over your waist but under your arms so as not to restrict any movement.

Things You Can See

You can see various bugs and urchins, coral reefs, sea anemones, and fish of all shapes, colors, sizes, and depths. Their movement entrances you as they swim through the water with curiosity - wondering what other wonders are just below them in those deep waters?

The world becomes an entirely new place when viewed from underwater. It's like being on vacation every day! After you get back into the boat at the surface after finishing your dive, you have that same feeling as if you were coming up out of Disneyland - except better because now you know there is magic down there.

In some diving locations, you will find sunken ships or historic sites from wars. You can see sunken planes with their wings still intact and the rigging on sailing ships that sailed during America's Gilded Age.

The underwater world is full of surprises - you are never sure what you will find around each corner! You'll be so amazed by this new perspective below water. It’s really something special. 

Fun Scuba Vacation Destinations

There are plenty of great places to visit throughout the world and scuba dive. Each has their own unique charm. Some of the most exciting options include: 

• South Africa's continental shelf and coast offer the Southern Hemisphere's best variety of reef diving, with abundant sea life. 
• The coastline of Thailand is a must for any diver to visit at least once! 
• U.S. Virgin Islands have some great wreck dives, too, as well as deep sea walls and canyons that are teeming with life in warm, clear water.
• The Bahamas offer some of the most diverse diving all over - shipwrecks, walls, caverns, and more.
• Greece has one of the best wreck diving sites in Europe- the Antikythera Wreck.
• The Yongala in Australia offers divers a chance to explore the remains of a historic shipwreck near the Great Barrier Reef.
• Another magnificent place to scuba dive is in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, which offers some great diving with clear water and high diversity!
• The Turks and Caicos Islands are home to more than 200 species of fish, not to mention dolphins that often play alongside boats on their way out for a dive.

Some people's idea of scuba diving includes swimming around sunken treasures or other artifacts. This can be found at Salt Cay National Park in the British Virgin Islands, where you'll find tons of wrecks like HMS Rhone and HMS Guardian Wreck, as well as underwater metal sculptures created by artist Jason deCaires Taylor.