Outline of underwater diving
The outline of underwater diving provides an overview and topical guide to the various aspects of underwater diving.
What is underwater diving?[edit | edit source]
Underwater diving is the practice of descending below the water's surface to interact with the environment. It can be done for various purposes, including recreational diving, commercial diving, scientific diving, and military diving.
Types of underwater diving[edit | edit source]
- Free-diving – diving without the use of breathing apparatus.
- Scuba diving – diving with a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
- Surface-supplied diving – diving with breathing gas supplied from the surface.
- Saturation diving – diving for extended periods with the use of a pressurized environment.
- Technical diving – diving beyond the limits of recreational diving, often involving specialized equipment and training.
Diving equipment[edit | edit source]
- Diving mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Wetsuit
- Dry suit
- Buoyancy compensator
- Diving cylinder
- Regulator
- Dive computer
- Weight belt
- Diving knife
- Underwater camera
Diving physiology[edit | edit source]
Diving safety[edit | edit source]
Diving organizations[edit | edit source]
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors
- National Association of Underwater Instructors
- British Sub-Aqua Club
- Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques
Related topics[edit | edit source]
- Underwater archaeology
- Marine biology
- Oceanography
- Underwater photography
- Underwater videography
- Spearfishing
- Underwater habitat
- Submarine
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of diving hazards and precautions
- List of diving equipment
- List of underwater divers
- Timeline of diving technology
Related pages[edit | edit source]
- Recreational diving
- Commercial diving
- Scientific diving
- Military diving
- Technical diving
- Free-diving
- Scuba diving
- Surface-supplied diving
- Saturation diving
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