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How will you protect the marine life as a diver?
Don’t touch, hold or ride any marine life you see. Fish and other aquatic creatures are covered in slimy mucus that helps to protect them from infections and deter predators. By touching them, you will destroy their coating and put the creature at risk. The same applies to coral reefs.
Is it safe to scuba dive at night?
There are additional hazards when diving in darkness, such as dive light failure. Even with a functioning light, these hazards are still present in night diving. Backup lights are recommended. Normal requirements for night diving are a dive light, and adequate protection from exposure.
How do you prepare for a night dive?
Preparing for the Different Types of Night Diving
- First, dive during the day.
- Dive at dusk.
- Pack a primary light and a spare.
- Pack a tank signal light.
- Pack a compass.
- Pack a strobe.
- Pack a buddy.
- We do not recommend you mark yourself with chemical glow sticks.
What should I take on a night dive?
Of course there’s standard gear for every dive: wetsuit or drysuit (or simply a rashguard if you’re in very warm waters), tank, BCD, regulator, fins and mask. Add a bit of personal gear, such as a camera, and on most dives that’s pretty much all you’ll need.
Why would you scuba dive at night?
On a night dive, your senses are acuter, and you are more aware of your surroundings. Since you can only see what’s in the beam of your light, many divers find they get a better appreciation of what surrounds them.
How do you cliff dive safely?
How To Dive Off A Cliff… SAFELY!
- Never go cliff jumping alone.
- Make sure the water is deep enough.
- You may experience some intense water pressure depending on the depth.
- Wear sneakers or water shoes.
- Keep your body tight and streamline when you jump.
- Blow out through your nose.
- Be of sound mind.
- Confidence is key.
Can open water divers do night dives?
Any divers that have an Open Water Certification or above can go for a night dive. PADI and SSI run night diving speciality courses that you can undertake either as a standalone course or as part of your Advanced Open Water Certification.