The focus of this research paper is to analyze the information, unique characteristics, and history regarding the subculture of scuba divers. Scuba divers get to explore new, exciting, and breathtaking regions in the ocean that many people never get to experience in their whole lives. Scuba divers hold important roles in society because of the discoveries they make on a daily basis. They provide much needed research that is important in the scientific community regarding newly discovered marine species. Scuba divers get the opportunity to explore exceptionally beautiful ocean features that include shipwrecks, coral reefs, and other stunning tropical ocean regions. Many people find scuba diving an enjoyable leisure activity to be involved in because it allows them to relax and explore while in paradise. Scuba divers have an enjoyable time exploring the ocean while making new discoveries, but surprisingly, the history of scuba diving is relatively minuscule. The activity of scuba diving has a short history because most of its popularity only dates back to about the 1950’s. Although most of scuba diving’s known history dates back about 60 years, it has been around for many decades (Ed LaRochelle, 2009). Many media sources such as magazines, cartoons, and movie publishers began portraying scuba divers as being apart of a mystical world that contained deep-sea creatures and featured action figures such as Frogman (Ed LaRochelle, 2009). These media sources allowed publishers to begin to get the word out about this new and exciting activity, which began to spark people’s interests. By the end of the 1950’s, these media sources began to display a more realistic depiction of what scuba divers actually did (Ed LaRochelle, 2009). They b... ... middle of paper ... ... place outside of the tropical regions. Most of the information on scuba divers focuses on their behaviors in and around coastal areas. Scuba diving is a leisurely activity that a majority of people enjoys and it is an open opportunity for anyone that is interested to jump in and see how they like it. Works Cited Bantin, John. 2007. The Scuba Diving Handbook: The Complete Guide to Safe and Exciting Scuba Diving. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books Inc. Graver, Dennis K. 2003. Scuba Diving. Third Edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Hook, Sue Vander. 2001. Deep Diving Adventures. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press. LaRochelle, Ed. 2009. “How the Public Came to Embrace Scuba Diving in the 1950’s.” The Journal of Diving History 17(2) :30-32. Spence, Ryan. 2010. “Collecting Cousteau: The Flashback Scuba Project.” The Journal of Diving History 18(3) :10-15.
The First five weeks the student’s learn life saving, knot tying, underwater knot tying, basic first aid, and surf passages in small inflatable boats. Along with this is a 50-yard underwater swim, which must be completed and the students are often revived when they pass out. Also throughout out the whole six months of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition School), the Seal Teams go through many torturous events and lessons. One of these being surf torture. This is where the entire class must wade into the surf zone to their waistline, then sit down with arms linked. Just to let you know the water in Coronado, California never gets above sixty-eight degrees during the summer and fifty-eight degrees during the winter. There the men with linked arms will sit there for hours at a time, soon the cold sucks out all of their body warmth and the whole class is shivering in unison as the waves crash over there heads.
After two years of recreational diving I have learned some of the ins and outs of the dive community. Diving has become such an enjoyable experience for me that I have decided to make a career change and work towards my dream of being a commercial diver. Before making such a life altering decision, it is important to understand the differences between the two in order to further understand the depth of my decision. In this essay, I will compare portions of recreational diving to its equivalent in technical diving. I will discuss equipment, locations and careers associated with each to assist in better understanding their differences.
said, “Every time you dive, you hope you'll see something new - some new species. Sometimes the ocean gives you a gift, sometimes it doesn't.” As you are swimming under the ocean, imagine the sparkle of the water as you look up the surface from a hundred feet below; floating along with the current, slowly and deeply breathing while observing the sea life. Continue to imagine the ability to remain underwater for an hour or more, just swimming and observing the ocean. This is the life of a scuba diver. Many people think of Scuba Diving as a swim in the water, but in reality it is a very dangerous, and potentially fatal sport and activity. There are many types of Scuba
The subculture that I picked out to study during this semester was the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company. I am a part of this subculture already and would like to express how important this volunteer job really is. Many people do not think of local volunteer fire companies that often when not much is really going on in your community. However, volunteer fire companies have a really important role in their community. Not only do they help keep the community safe, they try to keep the community involved in what is going on. Mike stated that he likes to “help people and better my community during my free time” (M. Moore, personal interview, March 28th, 2016). Since volunteer fire companies are not on duty twenty-four hours so people have to dedicate time
My vomit clouded the ocean surface with a purple-brown color before fading below the depths. On the other side of the vessel, I re-equipped my mask and plunged into the water to be greeted by my aunt – she was to be my snorkeling partner as she had much experience in the depths of Hawaii. When I submerged my head it was almost as if I had entered a new world. This unseen dimension housed a coral reef that vibrantly shone with a mixture of bright reds and deep blues. The reef almost seemed to pulsate as thousands of fish darted in and out of their subterranean homes. The water was thick with salt and teemed with plankton. We often resurfaced to point out fish to each other. I remember my aunt telling me of the environmental dangers of touching the still-living coral. “If you pierce its skin it will likely become infected and die, and all of the fish who live in it will die too,” she expertly explained. From then on I kept my distance to at least 5-6
Credibility Statement: I have gathered information from various online sources and periodicals to illustrate the importance of our undersea environment.
Surfing has come a long way since it was first conceived (roughly 1500 years ago). From the Polynesian “watermen” and Hawaiian Kings, to the European takeover in Hawaii and surfing's American debut in the early twentieth century and all the way through present day, surfing has had a rich history. Over the decades, surfing has fit in to a number of roles in society, but whether we surfers are seen as beach-bums or heroes (as of late), we still surf only because we love it, because the ocean’s calls us, because nothing else on this planet can create the sensation felt by riding a wave.
Scuba diving is an activity enjoyed by people all over the world. Scientists use it to study underwater life, police use it to train in case of emergencies, and many others do it just for fun. What many people don't know, though, is that scuba diving would be impossible without physics. Pressure, buoyancy, and force are big parts of diving.
The regular person thinks that swimming isn’t really complex. One person just swims down and back and thats it. Nothing else, nothing more deep into the sport and nothing really changed about it either. But how has swimming changed as a sport in the last 50 years? The sport has changed so much throughout the last 50 years because what the American people are doing to improve the sport. Swimming has been almost the same sport since the 60’s-70’s, but things that have changed are the swimmers, technique of strokes and the technology of the sport which in turn reflects that American culture has evolved in technology and skills in America.
6. Beeck, EF, Branche, CM, Szpilman, D, Modell, JH, and Bierens, JJ (2005). A new definition of drowning: towards documentation and prevention of a global public
Surfers catching waves and soaking in the sun could have more historical meaning behind it than it appears. Surfing is a subculture that still occurs today, as you can see when traveling to the beach. It emerged in the 1400s from Peru as it was originally needed for fishing and training. After the 1400s, surfing was used as a way to stay in shape and compete against rival communities. Not only were surfboards used to ride the waves, but they were also a symbol of status between communities.
Before recreational or sport divers can take a plunge into the water, they must complete a course in scuba diving and become certified. There are many scuba diving agencies, the largest being PADI, but there are many others, including the National Association of Underwater Instructors and the National Association of Scuba Diving Schools. All agencies require that participants be proficient swimmers, in reasonably good health, and at least 12 years of age. The course usually consists of classroom work, practice in a pool or confined body of water, and dives in open water. In the course, students learn to use diving equipment, to equalize air pressure as they descend, to swim efficiently underwater, to clear the mask if water leaks in, and to ascend safely. Because divers cannot talk to each other underwater, they also learn how to communicate underwater with hand signals. Scuba diving should always be practiced with at least one other person, and partners should remain together throughout the dive. Certification courses teach divers the rules and advantages of the buddy system. Diving partners learn to double-check each other’s equipment, share a single air supply, and assist one another should a problem occur. Neutral Buoyancy is an important skill taught in certification class. Neutral Buoyancy is a state, in which the individual neither sinks nor floats. In this weightless state, a diver conserves energy and air and keeps diving equipment off the bottom where it could be damaged.
My confidence in swimming and snorkelling in the open ocean has remarkably improved over the snorkelling excursions. I now feel more comfortable swimming further out to sea and diving down under rocks and ledges searching for marine life. It was an exciting experience to explore and snorkel
As a mariner its important to know about the marine life, that was one reason I have chosen this topic for my today’s short presentation.
Snorkeling is one of the most common underwater activities now base on most people can go snorkeling which has lesser requirements than other underwater activities. The equipment of snorkeling are only a diving tube, a set of flippers and a mask. The people of people snorkeling was that people tried to collect some