Recreational Diving
As the name implies, Recreational Diving is a Diving Variation which is done mainly as a leisure activity and for enjoyment. Before, it was associated with other activities such as snorkeling, but there was no effective breathing apparatus yet to allow people to stay longer underwater. Recreational Diving was improved when the Aqualung was developed in the 1950s.
This is done within the maximum depth of 130 feet. Going further than this depth makes the Diver more prone to various hazards such as running out of air, Nitrogen Narcosis, and Decompression Sickness. Though there are Divers who go deeper than 130 feet, they have done careful planning and they should know the increased risks as they go further.
In general, Recreational Diving should not be done without employing the Buddy System. Together with enough planning and proper Scuba Diving Training, having a Buddy is a safety measure. Problems will be attended to immediately if you have someone who keeps track of where you are.
Freshwater Diving
You are wrong if you think that Diving can only be done in the sea. There are freshwater sites which allow underwater exploration.
Freshwater Diving can be done on lakes and rivers which usually offer good visibility with minimal or no current and the things to see are also diverse. What makes it different from diving in the sea is that freshwater is less buoyant than saltwater. As mentioned before, saltwater is denser because of the salts in the solution.
There is no doubt that the sea showcases a lot more diverse and colorful marine life than freshwater dive sites, but Freshwater Diving definitely has something to offer.
Both Diving Variations offer a different kind of experience. You will surely enjoy your underwater exploration - whether it is on saltwater or freshwater sites.
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