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Few activities are as thrilling as SCUBA diving. Breathing underwater and becoming a part of the marine environment is a great way to spend the day. SCUBA diving is easy to learn. Many cities have SCUBA diving schools that can teach you the skills in an indoor pool. If you live near the ocean or if you will be vacationing near the ocean there are many dive shops that offer SCUBA lessons and certification.
SCUBA course can range from a short half day class that touches on the basics to an open water dive course that will teach you everything you need to know about SCUBA. If you complete an open water dive course you will be a certified SCUBA diver; this certification lasts for life. After becoming a certified SCUBA diver you can move on the more courses that teach more advanced SCUBA techniques.
You have to be at least ten years old to take SCUBA diving lessons. Being in excellent physical shape is not a requirement, but you should be healthy. Basic water skills are important, and your SCUBA instructor will test your ability to swim and float in the water. SCUBA diving is a great activity- after you become certified there is a good chance you will be hooked on diving.