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  • === Decompression Buoy === ...ssion buoy]], also known as a decompression sausage or SMB (surface marker buoy), is a buoyant device that allows a diver to mark their position underwater
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  • '''Surface marker buoy''' (often abbreviated as '''SMB''') is a buoy used by [[Scuba diving|scuba divers]] to mark their location to their surfa ...ious ways depending on the type of diving and the specific situation. They can be used to mark the diver's location during a [[Decompression (diving)|deco
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  • ...|thumb]] [[File:BUOY.JPG|BUOY|thumb]] '''Buoy''' is a floating device that can have many purposes. It is most commonly used in the [[water navigation]] to ...h as swimming areas, or to mark the location of underwater equipment. They can also be used for research purposes, marking areas of interest for scientifi
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  • ...avigate underwater. It is typically made of a spool, line, and handle, and can be used in various diving situations such as [[cave diving]], [[wreck divin ...eel consists of a spool, line, and handle. The spool holds the line, which can be made of various materials such as nylon or polyester. The handle is used
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  • Boat diving can be conducted from various types of vessels, including small [[Inflatable bo ...st be aware of boat traffic and use a [[Surface marker buoy|surface marker buoy]] to signal their location to the boat and other vessels. After the dive, d
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  • ...from drifting due to wind or current. The fixed point, known as a mooring, can be a permanent structure or a temporary fixture. The practice is essential * '''Chain or Rope''': Used to connect the anchor to the mooring buoy or directly to the vessel.
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  • ...le position in the water without expending unnecessary energy. The trapeze can be adjusted to different depths to accommodate the decompression requiremen ...can increase the risk of decompression sickness. Additionally, the trapeze can become a hazard if it is not properly secured and drifts away from the dive
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  • The diver down flag is displayed on a boat or buoy where diving activity is taking place. It is raised when a diver enters the ...diver down flag when divers are in the water. Failure to display the flag can result in fines or other penalties.
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  • ...oyable, as it requires less effort than other types of diving. However, it can also be challenging due to the need to navigate in moving water. ...ator]], and [[scuba tank]]. In addition, divers often use a surface marker buoy (SMB) or dive flag to signal their location to the dive boat.
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  • ...lve a [[drysuit]], [[dive light]], [[underwater camera]], [[surface marker buoy]], and [[dive flag]]. ...trogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity, and hypothermia. In addition, visibility can be poor at large depths, and there is less light penetration from the surfa
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  • ...f scuba diving due to the lack of a visible bottom or nearby surface. This can create a sense of disorientation for divers, as there are no reference poin ...ive computer|dive computers]], [[Diving reel|reels]], and [[Surface marker buoy|surface marker buoys]] may be used.
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  • ...ines, or snoods. The bait used varies depending on the target species, but can include [[squid]], [[mackerel]], and other [[fish]] species. ...e fishing is an effective method for catching large quantities of fish, it can also have significant [[environmental impact]]. Bycatch, the unintentional
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  • Once the pot is baited, it is dropped to the sea floor where lobsters live. A buoy is attached to the pot by a rope, marking its location for retrieval. After ...size and type of pot, the type and amount of bait, the depth at which pots can be set, and the season during which lobster fishing is allowed.
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  • The history of canoe and kayak diving can be traced back to the early days of recreational diving. Divers would often ...quipment such as a [[dive computer]], [[dive knife]], and [[surface marker buoy]], and maintaining a high level of fitness and skill.
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  • ...it]]s are designed to protect divers from the underwater environment. They can be divided into two main types: wet suits and dry suits. [[Wet suit]]s prov ...], and [[dive light]]s for visibility. [[Dive flag]]s and [[surface marker buoy]]s are used to indicate the diver's location to people on the surface.
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  • ...ar [[beach]]es or tourist destinations. The methods used for shark culling can vary, including baited drum lines, shark nets, and targeted fishing. ...s by controlling the population of other marine species, and their removal can lead to unintended ecological consequences.
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  • Synonyms are two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that con ...]], [[help]], [[id]], [[sustain]], [[subsidize]], [[patch]], [[tinker]], [[buoy]].<br>'''Antonym(s)''': [[Depress]], [[dispirit]], [[relax]].
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  • * '''[[Khao phat]]''' - Fried rice in Thailand can be made with different ingredients. Customarily served with fresh lime, cuc ...are healthy and want to diet. Yum kanom jeen is not difficult to find. It can be found in either restaurant or street food.            
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  • Synonyms are two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that con ...[rally]], [[inspirit]], [[animate]], [[incite]], [[embolden]], [[abet]], [[buoy]].
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  • ...- An assembly of member terminals in a Department facility or mission that can establish and maintain a secure communications link between any two of the ...- An assembly of member terminals in a Department facility or mission that can establish and maintain a secure communications link between any two of the
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