scuba diving
noun
: the sport or activity of swimming underwater using scuba gear
… this watch is resistant to water up to 200 meters, suitable for scuba diving.—
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Garrett ParkerOn Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, as locals call it, travelers can now choose from over 30 explorations with guided hikes, bike rides, snorkeling and scuba diving.—Travel Agent Central
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This enabled her to pursue multiple passions; for decoration, research trips, homemaking, and even scuba diving and mushroom-hunting.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The volcanic island chain sees some light rainfall from December through May, which actually produces a calmer ocean—better for cruising, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
There’s also turtle expeditions, night snorkeling, big game fishing, scuba diving and more.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The volcanic island chain sees some light rainfall from December through May, which actually produces a calmer ocean—better for cruising, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
There’s also turtle expeditions, night snorkeling, big game fishing, scuba diving and more.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Scuba diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diving. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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