Scuba Diving and Snorkeling are great ways to get in touch with the aquatic world. Using underwater breathing equipment and professional training, Scuba diving lets you submerge and stay under water for long periods of time. SCUBA, which means "Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus", can show you a beautiful other world. Beginners are normally given training lessons in low water scenarios (such as pools). Once you have the proper training you are led by professionals to deeper areas.

Snorkeling on the other hand is done by swimming with goggles and breathing snorkel on the surface of the water, observing the aquatic life below. It is very easy and inexpensive to try out, while providing a great marine experience.

Below are great beginner articles and guides to help you on your way. There are special Scuba Diving trips available to beautiful places around the world.

Good Luck and Have Fun,

Duncan Davis

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So You Wanna Become a Scuba Diver - A beginners four piece article that includes a description of the sport, the equipment, and the steps taken to start.

Scuba Diving for Beginners - Another series of basic articles for people wanting to start scuba diving. Click on left hand side for more great links and sections.

Scuba Board - The largest and best scuba diving forum online with close to one million posted discussions. Click on left hand side for great articles and dive directory.

Scuba Forum - This unique dive forum has allot of great information, with many unique forums and news not found in the above Scuba Board.

Plan a Scuba Dive Trip

Scuba Dive Travel - Research and book Scuba Diving trips online with this travel resource.

Scubadiving.com - Search through hundreds of scuba diving trips and locations by Country or City. They have user reviews and other great info.

Snorkel Tips

Snorkel FAQ - Set of frequently asked questions about Snorkeling for beginners.

Snorkel Basics - A must read for people getting ready for their first snorkel experience.

Improve Your Snorkeling Technique - An article giving tips on how to have a better snorkeling experience

Snorkel Tips - Another simple but good tips section. Good for beginners planning a snorkel dive.

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