Scuba is an exciting recreational sport that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Whether it is exploring underwater wrecks or marveling at the diversity of marine life, this is a great way to escape from everyday life and enjoy a new perspective of the world below. It can also help to increase your physical fitness levels and improve mental wellbeing by giving you a focus for your attention away from work and other pressures.

Often, scuba diving is done as part of a group. This may be to share the cost of the dive with other members of a diving club, or to ensure that there is another diver present in case something goes wrong with the equipment or the conditions are unsuitable for scuba diving. Depending on the type of dive, it is also a good idea to make sure that you have the necessary gear and that it is in working order before heading to the dive site.

Aside from being able to explore the stunning marine life in its natural environment, scuba diving offers plenty of other thrills and spills. From shipwrecks and artificial reefs to underwater caves and caverns, there are a wide variety of things to see at the depths.

As part of their certification, scuba divers are taught about the various techniques involved in this exciting activity. These include assembling the scuba diving equipment, understanding basic safety protocols and how to deal with dive emergencies such as running out of air or suffering from nitrogen bubbles in your blood and joints (known as bends). In addition to this, they learn about the physiology of diving, how to plan safe and enjoyable dives and how to safely make descents and ascents.