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The first time I tried scuba diving I found my heart pounding so great that it was almost in my mouth. The strange sensation of being able to breathe under water was rather confusing at first but it didn't take me too long to adjust. I was then fully able to appreciate the wonders of the sea.

Until scuba diving I had only been able to manage a little snorkeling so I fully appreciated the ability to be able to swim underwater without the need to continually rise to the surface. It also made it possible for me to dive to depths that had previously been out of reach.

What Is Scuba Diving?

Scuba is an acronym for "Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus", which really explains it in just that small number of words.

The one thing that you really need to know about scuba diving is that it is relatively easy to learn. This may account for the growth in popularity but I get the feeling that it is the enormous fun factor that really swings it for most people.

Diving is an ancient sport and has been used for centuries in the collection of pearls and sponges. The men who dive for these items can stay underwater for an incredible amount of time but for most of us we are turning blue in under one minute. This was the driving force that led to the invention of equipment that would let man remain underwater for longer periods of time. The first successes of air-assisted underwater exploration were made in the 18th century but equipment was basic, large and heavy.

It was not until the beginning of the 19th century that we begin to see the development of gear that resembles the modern day scuba diving equipment. The first scuba tanks were rather too difficult to use so this led to the development of the Aqua Lung. The continued development of the Aqua Lung meant that the sport of scuba diving was getting far easier and more popular. During the 1960's scuba diving clubs developed and associations were set up to oversea the safety of the sport.

By the 1990's scuba diving had developed into such a popular sport that it drove a $multi-billion industry involved in all aspects of diving. Most development since then have been in the area of scuba diving safety.

If you are considering taking up scuba diving as a hobby consider a short scuba diving course. These courses are available in most areas, even inland, as initial lessons are often conducted in the relative safety of an indoor swimming pool.

Scuba diving need not be too expensive as you always have the option of renting. You could always purchase 2nd hand/2nd user scuba diving gear but please be very careful when doing this as you need to check the gear very carefully for the slightest damage. Consider taking somebody with you to view the gear, somebody with some years experience behind them.

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