The Ocean Our Most Unexplored Frontier
Many people think that space is our final frontier and that is not entirely true.
While it is more difficult to get to outer space, we probably know more about the
various planets and environments in space than we do about what lies beneath
the surface of our oceans.
Just as in outer space, there is a whole environment, or ecosystem, under the
waters that cover 75 of our planet, with 70 of our planet being ocean waters.
Beneath those waters there really is an entirely new world -a world full of beauty
and mystery that few humans have the opportunity to experience.
But the lucky few who do have the opportunity to experience this vast under
water world are able to do so because they are scuba divers. Obviously, human
beings cannot breathe underwater, so instead, they rely on a portable respiratory
system that is self contained.
In fact, that is what the word Scuba means: Self Contained Underwater Breathing
Apparatus. This apparatus allows human beings to dive to depths that were once
unthinkable, and to stay under the water for long periods of time, depending on
how full the air tank is. Different mixtures of gasses are used in the air tank,
depending on the length and depth of the planned dive.
Forages into this underwater world have become increasingly popular, especially
since Scuba diving equipment makes it so easy. Now, if there is an ocean
nearby, you can bet there are scuba divers, scuba lessons, and scuba diving
clubs in the vicinity as well. There are even scuba diving clubs that are not
located near oceans. These clubs plan trips around the world to go scuba diving
in different oceans!
When you see the beauty that lives so peacefully under the water, it isnt any
wonder why scuba diving is so popular. In fact, it is a world that is so amazing
and breath taking that you will want to make an under water camera part of your
essential dive equipment.
While no sport suits everyone, most people who try scuba diving are hooked
after their very first dive. Most people are looking forward to their next dive before
they ever return home from the last dive.