scuba quizzes

Everyone loves to encounter interesting marine life; for some, marine life encounters are a top reason for taking up scuba diving.

In the past, you may have wondered what possesses people who decide to dive into frigid water beneath vast expanses of ice, only to emerge into freezing air soaking wet.

Sharks have been feared and misunderstood throughout human history; only now are we beginning to understand the complex and important roles they play in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems.

Without corals, the oceans would be sad, dismal places. Lending color, motion, and interest to the underwater environment, they also serve as homes, food, and defense systems for other types of marine life. How do corals protect themselves?

Thanks to user-friendly digital cameras including some models designed specifically for casual use, underwater photography is more accessible – even to new divers.

Free diving is both an art and a science; it’s something not everyone can do, or even has the desire to do. Those who take part in this sport are subject to incredible challenges rooted deep in history. When did people first begin the practice of free diving?

Climate change, human activity, and excessive hunting and fishing are taking their toll on mammals, fish, and birds, along with some plants and insects, necessitating the existence of laws protecting endangered species. What exactly is an endangered species and what does IUCN stand for?

The opportunity to explore sunken ships has attracted many to the sport of scuba diving – perhaps it’s what made you interested in becoming a diver. Compelling from historical, natural, and adventurous perspectives, shipwrecks are among the world’s best dive sites.

The more frequently you dive, the greater your risks for developing some physical side effects that could have an impact on your daily life. How does equalizing on decent help a diver avoid damaging sensitive internal ear structures? What breathing mistake can lead to long-term lunch damage?

Buoyancy control requires skill. While you’re not practicing in the pool or honing your skills in open water, spend a few minutes with this brain-teasing buoyancy compensator quiz. Which part of your buoyancy compensator automatically vents excess air?