saftey tips for scuba diving in the florida keys?
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I don't know anything about a "Sonic Shark Repellent". \n\nHowever, when you are diving in the Keys you should pay special attention to "current" and "wildlife".\n\nOcean currents can behave erratically when you are diving, especially around certain reefs. Just keep your "bearings" straight and you will be fine.\n\nDO NOT "handle" the wildlife. At some reef's the fish and "wildlife" will be quite "friendly". BE CAREFUL! Unless your qualified diving partner says its "OK" use the "LOOK BUT DON'T TOUCH" principle.( I don't want you to lose a hand or finger.)\n\nDO NOT touch the reef it-self. It is "un-cool"( and even illegal on some reef's), to "take a souvenir". Be happy with the experience of "the dive". Years ago my brother made the wrong decision to take some "cool looking red coral" as a souvenir. He wasn't wearing gloves. His hands swelled up like a balloon. Apparently, it was "Fire Coral",( that's what our guide told us later). \n\nJust make sure ,when you are in the water, to be aware of your surroundings; don't wear "flashy" watches or jewelry, and LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE. \n\nObviously, you will want to wear appropriate "gear". And you should ALWAYS wear "booties" or "wet-shoes" when swimming,(coral can "eat" your feet up! Besides, you don't want to "kick-up" a Ray!) \n\nYou are going to have a blast! WISH I was going! Good Luck!
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http://www.uvi.edu/coral.reefer/ and\nhttp://www.reefrelief.org/coralreef/\n\nAlso worth while a visit. Good Luck !
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The ocean can be very intimidating. I admire you for trying. But more then that, I admire you for asking for help. Kitty is correct when she recommended using a mask & snorkel. Add to that a set of fins and swimming in a calm ocean is relitively simple.\nKick with your fins underwater, not splashing on the surface, and you'll be able to travel through the water with little effort. When using fins, keep arm and hand movement to a minimum, they'll just slow you down. Oh yes, wear a wet suit, it will allow you to be even more bouyant.  In warm water a 3mil wet suit will be fine. \nIf you are wearing a wet suit, mask, snorkel, fins, and swimming in salt water, there is no way you are going to sink!!!!!\nI'm a scuba diver, been one for a long time, and we have to put on ten to sixteen pounds of lead weight to get underwater with what I'm recommending you to wear. \nBut after teaching alot of people to dive, I believe that your real dilemma is a "Panic Attack ." Listen, it doesn't matter if the water is 6 feet deep or a 1000 feet deep. If you can't stand in it with your head out of the water, the feeling can be alittle terrifying. So, what I think you really need to do, is to build you confidence level up by taking professional swimming lessons and practicing. Then, and only then when you are comfortable in the water, will you be able to go out there, let go of the net, and have fun swimming with dolphins.  Been there, done that! Nothing like swimming with large animals in the open ocean..........Good Luck!!!!
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I spent a total about $2000 for mine but like mentioned earlier it can be a lot less and a whole lot more. Then again I have many duplicates such as 3 masks, multiple snorkles, top of line fins. I sometimes shop at Diver's Outlet (Divers Direct online)shop in Orlando, Florida or at other time from their website. Another that I hear a lot about is Leisure Pro. Both shops have a HUGE assortment of equipment and will sell a whole diving set. Diversdirect also does dive travel bookings.\n\nhttp://www.diversdirect.com/ \nhttp://www.leisurepro.com/prod/RSASPT.html
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I live in FL so I do not know about Ft Worth, but I just LOVE dumpster diving! You get some really neat things! I would suggest you locate the more "well-to-do" or affluent neighborhoods and dive in! (parden the pun but it WAS intended!)
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Send it to reviewers at the scuba lab at Scuba Diving Magazine.  www.scubadiving.com
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If you can get access to the NKO (Navy Knowledge Online) There is a link to the actual Bupers guidelines. The Dive Motivator/Recruiter also has copies. You can contact a dive motivator by contacting the nearest naval base or the training site at Coronado Ca.
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I assume you mean diving to the artificial reef created off the Florida Keys by the sinking of the Adolphus Busch in 1988.\n\nHaven't been there, but everything I have heard is very, very positive and just about every dive charter company will take you out there. Holes have been cut in the boat to allow interior access (the engine room can get a little tricky they say), but it's a great dive for just about any level of experience.\n\nAnd the marine life is supposed to be great, with several huge jewfish hanging around the area. Bluefish, snapper, grunts and snook are also supposed to be pretty common, with a few people even saying they saw octopus, baracuda and sea turtle ... all in addition to the schooling fish that frequent the water off the keys.\n\nIf your thinking about taking a trip, it would probably be worth at least a look see.
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I love the clear water spring-fed Ichetucknee River near where I grew up in Fla. I'd like to scuba and swim in the Great Barrier Reef off Austrailia, though. That would be awesome.
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The Best Scuba place is in Jeddah, as the sea has more verity and is deeper in some places.\n\nDammam is fine, But some islands near jubail(60KM from Dammam) are perfect for diving.
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Caving is so fun!!!....\n\nJoin a caving grotto (that's what they call caving clubs).. call or e-mail the grotto closest to you.. find your area grottoes at the NSS (National Speleological Society) at www.caves.org...\n\ndifferent grottos have different membership requirements.. but I'm sure that someone in the group would take you on a novice (first-timer) trip... so start accumulating your gear... helmet, three light sources, polypro, boots, hakerchief, cave pack with extra batteries, water, munchies\n\nAnd have fun!\nCave softly, Take Nothing But Pictures, Leave Nothing But Footprints, Kill Nothing But Time.
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Depends on where you're at.\n\nI learned when I was living in Thailand for a month. But I have continued my experiences in Brazil, Japan, the Philippines, Australia, and Guam to name a few.\n\nNot knowing where you are or your situation you can learn on vacation trips or pretty much at any certified scuba center near you. You can also search online or the yellow pages for local places nearest you.
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There are many diving clubs and diving tours in Greece.  Check the major ones and they may give your some names on Tassos dive tours!\n\nGood luck, enjoy, and be safe!!
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It's better to be a good swimmer, but you can do it without being one.  Just make sure that you have a good dive buddy and that you can carry the weight of the tank, bc, regulator, etc.  Also, make sure your scuba instructor has a rescue diver certification and is really certified.  If you're in the Bahamas often times people will say they're certified when they're not.  The safest thing to do is to get certified in the United States because of the regulations set upon scuba divers and instructors.  I would personally suggest going snorkeling before scuba diving because the only differences is that with scuba you bring your air underwater with you.  If you've snorkeeled before, you should be fine.  Make sure to ask about the current and to scuba dive in relatively calm waters, as that is the safest environment for weak swimmers.  Have fun!
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Try a sporting goods store or dive shop.
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try the padi website, or go to japan's website (every country has it's own website, or the embassy does anyway,...) and search for scuba diving, or check hotels near the coast line and see if they've got anything
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there are some chmicals you can buy for cheap but the free way is to spit into them and rub it , then rinse with water and ware.\nDon't be disgusted, the navy seals and scubadivers do it