Mythbuster – SCUBA-style!
Scuba Diving Myths Exposed
Scuba diving is one of the most thrilling and enjoyable activities on the planet today. According to scuba divers, it is an experience of a lifetime, something that no one should miss! The only way you can fully appreciate marine life is by putting on your gear and diving down into the mysterious waters.
Despite its beauty, the thrills and the challenge of scuba diving, some people are scared of giving it a try because of the myths that surround it. Here is a look at some scuba myths and realities!
SCUBA DIVING MYTH: Diving is a very dangerous activity
SCUBA DIVING TRUTH: Actually, diving has an extraordinary safety record! All you have to do is to follow certain guidelines that you’ll learn in your open water certification course. The scuba diving safety record is comparable to that of Ten-Pin Bowling!
SCUBA DIVING MYTH: Diving is complicated and difficult to learn
SCUBA DIVING TRUTH: These days learning to dive is simple and at the same time fun. Diving instructors are equipped with proper learning materials and strategies that will make you a certified scuba diver in no time!
SCUBA DIVING MYTH: You have to be in top physical condition to dive
SCUBA DIVING TRUTH: It is more enjoyable if you’re physically fit and it requires basic swimming skills but nothing extreme. If you’re comfortable in the deep end of a pool, can swim and can walk for several minutes without getting winded then it will be just be easy for you to learn how to dive.
SCUBA DIVING MYTH: The ocean is full of dangerous animals like sharks
SCUBA DIVING TRUTH: For the professional divers, seeing a shark is considered a special occasion because it is rare to sight them. Yes, sharks and barracudas are wild animals but the majority of them survives on a diet of things considerably smaller than scuba divers. Oh, and one more thing, sharks and barracudas are intimidated by divers! The long fins and other equipments appear big to them! It’s also a myth that sharks are always hungry and on the attack! As a matter of fact it’s not uncommon for them to go two weeks without hunting. In one documented case, a healthy shark did not eat for about a year! So there is nothing to worry about! Don’t believe everything you saw in Jaws – it’s only a movie!
SCUBA DIVING MYTH: It’s expensive
SCUBA DIVING TRUTH: Owning a mountain bike, golfing, boating, or skiing can be just as expensive as scuba diving! Oh yes! Diving gear can last for years and years and after a short while the cost of it can work out to just a few pennies per dive.
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