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Snorkeling can be a great alternative to scuba diving. Sometimes you don’t yet have the training or equipment to scuba dive.

There’s plenty of room for spontaneous exploring when you’re under the surface. You’ll find new, colorful species of fish, coral and dozens other interesting things to attract your attention. The excitement of exploring the unexpected is a large part of the fun. But the only way to do that safely and intelligently is to plan your dive well in advance.

Snorkeling can be a great addition to scuba diving. Or, it can be a fun sport all by itself. You can see an enormous variety of colorful fish and plant species just a few feet under the water’s surface.

Thanks to advances in electronics and military applications there are now several devices available for divers to communicate under the surface. These can range from very modest to enormously expensive, but every diver can judge for him or herself whether the cost is worth it.

Sometimes a diver will be in such trouble that he or she can’t signal. It’s for that reason that all participants should keep one eye on a partner at all times. That’s difficult to do when you’re enjoying a dive. There are many interesting distractions. But it’s the best way to stay safe. You and your partners will appreciate it if it ever becomes necessary to take action.