Deep Diving

Most divers, especially the new ones, feel a little bit intimidated by the idea of deep sea diving. It’s understandable, though, because the mere thought of going way deep down into the sea water is in itself a scary thought. But then for professional divers, nothing is as exciting and interesting as deep diving.
Deep diving allows divers to see healthier corals, and a more colorful and varied marine life. Most of the abandoned wrecks are also found in deep sea. It is an entirely different world than the ones viewed through shallower waters.
Now the actual depth of deep diving actually varies according to diver classification. Open water divers work through a depth that covers 60 feet and 18 meters while deep diving for advanced open water divers normally reach 100 feet and 30 meters. A depth of 140 feet and 40 meters also classifies a deep dive.
Deeper water depths mean lesser sunlight which reduces color and visibility. This makes dive lights an essential instrument for deep divers. It is also important for a deep diver to be properly educated about deep diving before actually plunging into the waters.
A diver who is not properly informed about the possible dangers of deep diving may experience decompression sickness.
An extra source of air like a small cylinder of gas tank or a drop tank will minimize a diver’s chances of experiencing rapid air consumption.
Diving with a partner will reduce the diver’s chances of suffering from Nitrogen narcosis. This normally affects divers going in at depths greater than 100 feet and 30 meters. Although it has no long term effect, the unusual tingling of fingers, dizziness, and disorientation may lead to a more severe form of narcosis.
To fully enjoy each deep dive experience, one must be willing to patiently attend diving classes facilitated by licensed dive professionals. For deep diving, the most preferred choice would be an Advanced Open Water Course although one should normally begin with the Open Water Course. n