Originally an acronym for “self-contained underwater breathing apparatus,” scuba diving allows the diver to swim underwater for long periods of time using an oxygen tank connected to a mouthpiece. The history of diving and development of breathing devices has been ongoing since 500 B.C.

In 1690, Edmund Halley invents a “diving bell.” This apparatus was a large bell able to accomodate people and was connected to weighted barrels by a pipe. The barrels contained air and could be replenished from the surface. It was redesigned in 1788 with a hand pump that supplied fresh oxygen from the surface and a non-return more…

When people first started diving they used reeds which were hollow as a type of snorkel. However, they were limited to how deep they could dive due to the fact they only use one breath of air.

A primitive type of diving bell was invented around the sixteenth century which enabled people to be able to have more than one breath of air while under water, but there still was not enough breathable air to stay under water for very long.

When John Smeaton, a British engineer designed an air pump that more…

Humans have always made strides to explore the world that they live in. Most of their time on this planet has been spent studying the earth alone; but with advances in technology, humans are able to further feed that desire and explore the other parts of the planet. The rise in popularity of scuba diving is the perfect example of that desire coming to light.

The only individuals who used to be able to scuba dive were wealthy individuals, and members of the navy. These individuals not only had access to the training, they more…

Scuba diving is a dynamic hobby that can be enjoyed by healthy individuals of any age. Exploring the underwater environment can lead to fun and educational travel experiences with adventurous people. A whole new world lies under the surface of the world’s oceans, lakes, reservoirs and rivers, but there are a few essentials that you must acquire to experience the wonderful world of scuba.

The first thing you need to be able to dive is expert training by a qualified scuba instructor. Your scuba schooling will culminate in more…