wich are the better places in the world to practice scuba diving?
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red sea has some of the best warm water diving in the world
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somewhere with water is a good idea...be a bit more specific with your question!
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I would suggest visiting a local dive store (LDS) and checking: a) on any buddy lists they may have; b) any shop dives they do (typically these are free shore dives); c) any dive clubs in the area they are aware of; and d) any local charters they do. Heck, visit more than one LDS!\n\nAlso, taking an advanced class might allow you to also meet new people.
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I've been a certified diver for over 30 years.  Swimming on the surface is not the same as swimming underwater.  I was not a strong swimmer when I got certified, but I was able to pass the swim test.  I think it's more important that you feel comfortable in the water than you be able to swim long distances.  \n\nIf it was me, I would go to a local pool and practice swimming laps.  You'll probably only be able to do a few at first, but you should be able to increase that soon.  Practice good form, regular breathing, etc.  If you're not sure what good form is, watch the other people swimming laps.  Notice how they turn their head to breathe rather than lifting it up out of the water, how many strokes they take before they breathe, which side they turn their head to, etc.  You can also sign up for an adult swim class, and get some regular training and practice.\n\nStay with it - scuba is great.  It's a good way to meet a bunch of outgoing, friendly people, and it can be a lot of fun to go somewhere different and exotic and go diving.
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YMCA I learned how to swim there and went on to take SCUBA , about two years later. When I learned to swim I was actually trying to learn not to fear the water. if you cant get over this part you are not going to learn to swim you have to let go of the fear.
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Great decision!\n\nThere are many places to get certified in San Francisco, but I favor Tom Yang at California Dive Center in San Bruno.\n\nSincere and dedicated, Tom makes diving enjoyable.  He pays attention to his students, and makes sure that you are safe and having a good time.  Very patient.  Tom gets a lot of recommendations, a significant portion of his class is referrals.\n\nWhen we moved back to the Bay Area, I called three instructors and decided that Tom was the best for us.  My recommendation would be to do the same.  Get at least two more recommmendations and talk to each of them.\n\nDiving is a lot of fun, and your dive instruction is an important part.  There are a lot of instructors, each with his/her unique style.  Having an instructor that you get along with and has a teaching style that you like will be very helpful.  Everyone learns differently, so teaching style and personality of the instructor is important.\n\nEnjoy!
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Prices vary at dive shops so its just best to call and ask for a quote on how much lessons would cost at any and all around your area in south florida. \nI'm assuming your around south Florida but if your visiting look up the city you will be going to, and dive shops throught the internet yellow pages.
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Try it and let us know.  Is there an ocean deep enough for you to SCUBA dive, ICHI?
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I highly recommend the Big Island of Hawaii. The underwater lava formations make for some GREAT diving, it's kind of lick diving on some strange planet but underwater of course. Good visibility, Great wildlife, check it out! They also have a night time Manta Ray dive with hughe manta rays, there is nothing like it. Have fun.
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You practically can't go wrong with anywhere in the Florida Keys.\n\nAn excellent diving spot in the Florida Keys is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, located in Key Largo.  Pennekamp is in the upper Keys.\n\nFor the middle Keys, try Marathon -- there are wrecks and reef dives available.\n\nIn the lower Keys, try  Bahia Honda State Park.  You can get a dive tour to Looe Key, a great reef location.\n\nAnd naturally, you can find all kinds of dive packages out of Key West.
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well i think the best place is an island away from all people just you and the nature. In an island you will be more fresh, relax and your soul will be so purified. All bad behaviour we gain it nowadays from modern life.
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Many people have done it. No, you don't need to own a PADI shop in any way. Two good examples of this type of operation, near me, are the Kirkfield Quarry and Innerkip Quarry. Innerkip has a small dive shop (basics) whereas Kirkfield has nothing at all but a parking lot.\n It ought to be safe and diver friendly, and be at least 30 ft in depth. That helps with diver training. Having neat stuff to look at helps as well, like cleaned, sunken vehicles, interactive diver attractions such as message boards, movable sculptures, etc.\n You'll be responsible for dealing with Diver liability. You'll need the appropriate release forms and insurance coverage.\n Here's a link to the features at Innerkip  http://www.scubaont.com/magazine/locations/quarrys/innerkip/default.htm\n and here's one to Kirkfield  http://www.scubaq.ca/ontarioscubadiving/kirkfield.htm\n Just to point out the different features that both have. As you can see from Kirkfield, it's just a quarry that is limited to divers only. No fishing allowed. The guy makes a decent buck on Toronto area training centres and buddy divers.\n It's all going to boil down to land ownership and zoning, business regulations where you are and liability.
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depends on the depth of your dive, length of your dive, and the person diving. I'm sure that you can find proper mixes on the Internet.
1150516
YES, IT IS THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD!!!!
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I went scuba diving in Mexico, and let me just say that it was the most amazing thing I have ever done in my life.  I almost didn't do it because I was so scared, but I'm glad I did.  I'm not sure what the fish were called, but it depends on where you go.  Research fish in different places.
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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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