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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Open-water diving''' is a type of [[Scuba diving|scuba diving]] or [[Free-diving|free-diving]] that takes place in open water such as the sea, ocean, lake, pond, river, quarry, or reservoir. <br />
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== Overview ==<br />
Open-water diving is a popular recreational activity, but it is also used for scientific research, military purposes, and for the recovery of divers and sunken equipment. The term "open water" refers to a diver's unrestricted access to the water surface, which differentiates it from [[Cave diving|cave diving]], [[Ice diving|ice diving]], and [[Wreck diving|wreck diving]], where the diver has a physical overhead barrier.<br />
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== Training ==<br />
Open-water diving training is a form of [[Diver training|diver training]] that includes theoretical and practical aspects. The training is designed to teach divers to handle diving equipment properly and to cope with potential hazards associated with diving. The [[Professional Association of Diving Instructors|Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)]] and the [[Scuba Schools International|Scuba Schools International (SSI)]] are among the organizations that offer open-water diving certification.<br />
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== Equipment ==<br />
The equipment used in open-water diving varies depending on the type of diving, the environment, and the diver's preferences. It typically includes a [[Diving mask|diving mask]], [[Diving suit|diving suit]], [[Diving regulator|diving regulator]], [[Buoyancy compensator (diving)|buoyancy compensator]], [[Diving cylinder|diving cylinder]], and [[Diving weights|diving weights]]. <br />
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== Safety ==<br />
Safety is a major concern in open-water diving. Divers must be aware of potential hazards such as [[Decompression sickness|decompression sickness]], [[Nitrogen narcosis|nitrogen narcosis]], and [[Oxygen toxicity|oxygen toxicity]]. They must also be able to manage their air supply and navigate effectively in the open water.<br />
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== Environmental Considerations ==<br />
Open-water divers must also consider the environmental impact of their activities. This includes being aware of and minimizing potential damage to [[Coral reef|coral reefs]] and other underwater ecosystems, as well as understanding the effects of temperature, visibility, and water movement on their diving experience.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Diving signals]]<br />
* [[Diving equipment]]<br />
* [[Underwater diving]]<br />
* [[Diving safety]]<br />
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