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MY FIRST SCUBA DIVING EXPERIENCE

Another Strike-off from my bucket list! Recently on an office trip to Bangalore with two of my friends and coworkers, I decided to extend my stay for 2 days and explore Bangalore. While searching the internet from end-to-end for what I can do over the weekend, I found Scuba Diving near Pondicherry which was only 358 km away from Bangalore. I was on cloud nine or maybe fifteenth. I skimmed…

Scuba diving has been around for a long time. A warrior in Greek mythology eluded Persian attackers by inhaling through a hollow reed while submerged beneath the sea. Persian divers, on the other hand, used polished tortoise shells to make goggles. A wooden barrel was also said to have been used as an archaic form of diving bell by Alexander the Great, according to legend. Divers in China's Ming Dynasty upgraded from holding their breath to inhaling via a long, curving pipe with a mask affixed to the face.

People have been free diving for food, sponges, and pearls for millennia, regardless of ancient history. Free diving to depths of more than 130 feet (40 metres) without the use of air or modern equipment was popular in the past. Many people still bring up pearls, lobsters, and shells in this perilous yet fascinating hobby across the world.

With the development of the diving bell in the 1500s, diving took off in leaps and bounds. During these risky travels beneath the sea, people tested the limits of physics and their bodies, as little was known about oxygen intake at the time. More advanced equipment began to arrive about this period. When the air pump was invented in 1771, leather diving suits and diving helmets were constructed, and air was pumped into these suits from the surface through long, flexible hoses.

Studies on decompression sickness and the effects of water pressure did not begin until the 1800s. The first compressed air tank and a rudimentary regulator were invented by two guys, marking the beginning of modern scuba diving.

Scuba diving was something Harry Houdini dabbled with as well. He was frequently stranded beneath the sea as a result of his employment as an escape artist. His brilliance was evident, and in 1921 he designed a dive suit that was simple to remove. Divers could now easily remove their suits if they were tangled or imprisoned, perhaps saving their lives.

Thanks to the ingenuity of Emile Gangnan and Jacques Cousteau, scuba diving became even more accessible in the 1940s. They collaborated to develop the first modern demand regulator and a better diving outfit. The regulator was given the moniker "Aqua Lung," and it drastically changed the diving world. Today, Aqualung is a well-known and trusted brand.

Regrettably, the majority of modern scuba diving equipment was developed as a result of conflict. From diving bells to submarines, the ability to dive beneath the surface and stay there for long periods of time is crucial during a siege. Diver safety quickly became a priority, necessitating the procurement of new and improved gear.

Without such bravery, we would not have been able to see even a quarter of what we have. Though much of the earth remains unexplored, scuba diving has provided us with the keys to locks that have stood the test of time. Scuba diving continues to advance at a breakneck pace, with new and breakthrough equipment being developed and deployed every year. Our masks, fins, and snorkels have all been improved to new heights, making diving and snorkelling more comfortable and convenient. Purge valves on snorkels, flexible or split fins on fins, and tempered glass masks keep us safe at deep depths.

Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface, and more than 95% (yes, 95%!) of the planet's undersea realm has yet to be explored. Those shocking figures, along with our insatiable need for information, will continue to draw people deep into the world's oceans, where we will learn more and more with each dive.

SCUBA diving is widely regarded as a fun and frequently adrenaline-inducing sport, but many people are unaware that it also offers numerous health benefits. Whether you're new to SCUBA diving or a seasoned deep-sea diver, SCUBA diving has several therapeutic and health benefits for everyone.

Water has a number of relaxing effects, one of which being that it can transport you back to your mother's womb. This promotes a sense of security, well-being, and fulfillment. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to saltwater causes the body to dry, requiring you to drink significantly more after a swim, indicating that your cells are being re-filled. When we breathe into a dive, we want to breathe slowly and deeply, similar to how we breathe when we meditate. While the diver embraces the underwater surroundings, slow breathing promotes a condition of equilibrium. Everything that may go wrong in a person's daily life is brought to the surface, including employment problems, family concerns, and financial troubles.

During a swim, all of your troubles fade away. Taking this 'time out' allows the body to relax and re-establish a healthy equilibrium in the body and nervous system. Maintaining a peaceful and balanced mind has been shown in studies to promote a healthy mental view, helping you to deal with challenges calmly and rationally without becoming depressed.

In order for the body to produce Vitamin D, it must be exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D not only speeds up calcium absorption, but it also permits cells to transport calcium amongst themselves. Calcium absorption is increased, which helps to keep bones strong and healthy. The formation of endorphins in our brains is also aided by exposure to sunlight.

If you're going to dive, even if you're not swimming with a partner, you'll be partnered with someone. These are usually like-minded individuals who have a common goal. It's easy to make acquaintances and meet new people whether you're on a dive boat or a shore dive.

It's really easy to establish a sense of community and go out frequently after your dives when you go scuba diving. It's a wonderful feeling to having had an amazing diving adventure and to be able to tell your fellow divers about it.

As you study the water life around you on your dive, your body is filled with curiosity, wonder, and awe. Everyone is thrilled since there are so many fish, corals, and creatures. However, it has been discovered that viewing such colors has a variety of effects on the brain. Taking in these colors will aid to change and improve your mood. According to scientists, being exposed to brilliant and bright colors similar to those found in neighboring reefs can aid to promote sensations of joy as well as an uplifted mood. Furthermore, the color blue is thought to have a calming effect on the body.

SCUBA diving will instil a newfound admiration and affection for the sea in you.

Humans have faced a variety of humanitarian, ecological, and economic problems throughout history, many of which have a large-scale effect. The ocean needs more supporters to change the existing model of human waste in the form of plastics and non-biodegradable materials. SCUBA diving will help you understand why it is so important to protect our oceans and aquatic ecosystems. As fishermen, we often find an increase in the volume of litter in the water that was previously unseen. Both people who care about our coasts and coastlines must understand that progress begins at the personal level.

You can keep your dives at the beginner level or progress to the intermediate level.

Diving a 20-foot coral can be a thrilling adventure. A dive to that depth will reveal a variety of fascinating fish and marine mammals, as well as intensely stunning corals, but if you want to stretch the boundaries any more, there are plenty of advanced and deep water diving courses too. The focus of your diving can differ depending on where you live. If you live in an environment with a lot of shipwrecks and man made reefs, for example, you may want to specialise and learn more about wreck diving. Following your initial SCUBA licence, PADI offers a variety of specialty courses. Since obtaining their open water certification, many divers pursue nitrox certification. They offer a variety of classes, including rescue diver, support diver, and mentor. It's a fantastic way to spend the day with your significant other or colleagues.

Diving, like any other fun and exclusive hobby shared with mates, will foster camaraderie and bonding. Diverse people have much in common. It is, though, more significant than your workplace softball league. Divers who participate in recreational diving have a passion for the water and a desire to explore it firsthand on their own terms.

It takes more than floating on the surface and staring down to get these interactions. Getting back in one piece after seeing the wonder of a world your body wasn't made for continues to ignite discussion just as soon as you're back on the floor. Since you'll like a dive partner, diving is a perfect sport for couples. If you've recently moved to a new city and are fortunate enough to live on the coast, diving will help you make instant friends.

Diving satisfies the need for fun.

Scuba diving helps people to engage with and see a new world that they would not otherwise be able to see. It's similar to becoming an astronaut in that it takes a certain level of experience, preparation, equipment, and physical strength to travel places where people aren't supposed to go.

You can't understand the view unless you've been there and seen the animals and corals that dwell on and off the seafloor. Viewing corals, reef fish, sharks, and turtles in an aquarium is not the same as scuba diving. You're with them in the wild, and what you see isn't limited to what's in the aquarium. Diving gives you a sense of achievement and activity. Between putting your stuff together, getting to the ferry, finishing your dive, and returning home, two things are certain: you will be starving, and you will have burnt more calories than if you spend your Saturday sitting on the couch.

So, if you are interested in learning scuba diving, then head to our website, select a course as per your liking and skill, and enroll! DFW Scuba Shop also sells and rents oceanic dive gear!

SCUBA diving will instil a newfound admiration and affection for the sea in you.

Humans have faced a variety of humanitarian, ecological, and economic problems throughout history, many of which have a large-scale effect. The ocean needs more supporters to change the existing model of human waste in the form of plastics and non-biodegradable materials. SCUBA diving will help you understand why it is so important to protect our oceans and aquatic ecosystems. As fishermen, we often find an increase in the volume of litter in the water that was previously unseen. Both people who care about our coasts and coastlines must understand that progress begins at the personal level.

You can keep your dives at the beginner level or progress to the intermediate level.

Diving a 20-foot coral can be a thrilling adventure. A dive to that depth will reveal a variety of fascinating fish and marine mammals, as well as intensely stunning corals, but if you want to stretch the boundaries any more, there are plenty of advanced and deep water diving courses too. The focus of your diving can differ depending on where you live. If you live in an environment with a lot of shipwrecks and man made reefs, for example, you may want to specialise and learn more about wreck diving. Following your initial SCUBA licence, PADI offers a variety of specialty courses. Since obtaining their open water certification, many divers pursue nitrox certification. They offer a variety of classes, including rescue diver, support diver, and mentor. It's a fantastic way to spend the day with your significant other or colleagues.

Diving, like any other fun and exclusive hobby shared with mates, will foster camaraderie and bonding. Diverse people have much in common. It is, though, more significant than your workplace softball league. Divers who participate in recreational diving have a passion for the water and a desire to explore it firsthand on their own terms.

It takes more than floating on the surface and staring down to get these interactions. Getting back in one piece after seeing the wonder of a world your body wasn't made for continues to ignite discussion just as soon as you're back on the floor. Since you'll like a dive partner, diving is a perfect sport for couples. If you've recently moved to a new city and are fortunate enough to live on the coast, diving will help you make instant friends.

Diving satisfies the need for fun.

Scuba diving helps people to engage with and see a new world that they would not otherwise be able to see. It's similar to becoming an astronaut in that it takes a certain level of experience, preparation, equipment, and physical strength to travel places where people aren't supposed to go.

You can't understand the view unless you've been there and seen the animals and corals that dwell on and off the seafloor. Viewing corals, reef fish, sharks, and turtles in an aquarium is not the same as scuba diving. You're with them in the wild, and what you see isn't limited to what's in the aquarium. Diving gives you a sense of achievement and activity. Between putting your stuff together, getting to the ferry, finishing your dive, and returning home, two things are certain: you will be starving, and you will have burnt more calories than if you spend your Saturday sitting on the couch.

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To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take real interest in the world.  — Rudolf Steiner

  I’ve been fascinated by diving for about a year now, but never thought I’d actually want to do it myself.    That’s changed now.   I really want to try it.   I feel like it would be great for my confidence and open doors to new adventures,…