Experience Batangas for beginners
DIVING TAKES YOU TO TWO-THIRDS OF THE WORLD
Our science classes told us that two-thirds of the earth is made up of water. Diving exposes you to the more exciting portion of the world, which only a fraction of the 5 billion-plus population is able to appreciate. The marine kingdom is among the world’s most diverse ecosystem, which scientists have yet to fully explore.
Are you ready to take the plunge?
DIVING IS A CLASS OF ITS OWN
Having said that, divers are a class of their own, because of the rigid training one undergoes to receive international certification. Any person can be a runner, biker, golfer or mountaineer, but not all can be a scuba diver. Add to this the costly certification that is processed Diving is not just a sport or hobby, but a way of life abroad (at least P15,000 for a threeday course), and the succeeding dives Words by Bernard Supetran // Photo by Leonard G. / Wikipedia at out-of-town destinations (around P1,200 per dive). This is not to say f you can breathe, you can dive. it is at the surface, because of that divers are a cut above the rest, This is the reassuring slogan you buoyancy. Therefore, it is not will see in almost all dive centers impossible for non-swimmers to learn but they surely bear a certain badge of prestige. around the world, or what the how to dive before they learn how to dive instructor will tell you before swim. But just like any extreme sport, DIVING BRINGS OUT your first foray underwater. Scuba you need a great deal of confidence as THE EARTH WARRIOR diving is easier than you think. But diving is a mind game. IN YOU just like any other sport, it takes a DIVING IS A SUPERB Once you are into the sport, good amount of training, dedication, your concern for the environment and practice. EXERCISE is kindled, and you automatically Here are some pointers for diving Diving is an excellent full body become an advocate for Mother beginners, if only to help you conquer workout, which pushes your lower Nature. The marine world is such an fear of the water. half, toning your abdominals, thighs, amazing dimension, and you would and calves. You might not notice it, DIVING AND want it to be preserved. It would pain but divers perspire as they kick their SWIMMING ARE TWO way beneath the surface, burning you to see non-biodegradable waste, around 500 to 700 calories per hour. plastic, bottle and rubbish on the DIFFERENT THINGS seabed that you would want to clean Add to this the effort of carrying The greatest misconception that them up. your oxygen tank, climbing into the discourages people to try diving is their inability to swim. While knowing boat, and kicking on the surface. The So, what are you waiting for? Don beautiful thing here is you enjoy the how to swim is helpful, it is not a the mask, put on the scuba gear, and workout with a visual treat, minus the prerequisite to enjoy diving. Human plunge into the deep. boring gym routine. kinetics is different underwater than
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