01. Deep diving is risky business "It's like bungee jumping without a cord." So says South African diving expert Adam Cruise of the Boesmangat diving expedition that claimed the life of Dave Shaw.02. Don't dive into disaster Planning to scuba this holiday? Here's a list of safe scuba-diving tips. 03. Don't fly after scuba diving If your vacation includes some scuba diving, make sure you take your last dive 12 to 24 hours before you're scheduled to fly, advises the American Academy of Family Physicians.
04. Pre-dive medication a risk An international survey of divers has found that many put themselves at risk by taking medication just before a dive. |
05. Scuba diving knows no age Don't let age sink your love for diving. Undersea diving is safe for older divers, says a new study. 06. The dangers of scuba diving Scuba diving offers loads of underwater pleasure, but only if you're adequately prepared and trained. The sport has a number of medical problems associated with it. |