Deep diving

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Deep Diving

Deep diving is the practice of descending below the typical limits recognized for recreational Scuba diving. The exact definition of "deep diving" varies, but it is generally considered to be diving to a depth greater than 60 feet (18 meters).

Pronunciation

dee-p di-v-ing

Etymology

The term "deep diving" is derived from the English words "deep", meaning extending far down from the top or surface, and "diving", which refers to the action of plunging headfirst into water or descending under water, especially using a Scuba set.

Related Terms

  • Scuba Diving: A mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater.
  • Technical Diving: A form of scuba diving that exceeds the typical recreational limits imposed on depth and immersion time. Technical diving often involves the use of special gas mixtures (other than compressed air) for breathing.
  • Decompression (diving): The reduction in ambient pressure experienced by the diver after ascending from a dive.
  • Diving Cylinder: A gas cylinder used to store and transport high pressure gas used in diving.
  • Diving Suit: A garment or device designed to protect a diver from the underwater environment.

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