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• Snorkeling is exploring underwater life with the use of a mask, fins and snorkel. The mask improves your ability to see the plant and fish life underwater, the fins allow you to use your legs more efficiently to propel yourself over the surface of the water, and the snorkel, is essentially a breathing tube that allows you to through your mouth continuously while your head is partially submerged. Snorkeling is a less complicated way to observe wildlife than scuba diving, and requires little training to master.

• Fast Fact

  1. The maximum length for a snorkel tube is 15 inches
  2. Has been around for more then 5,000 years
  3. Never turn your back to the ocean
  4. Requires no special training

• Snorkeling Tips

  1. Learn to swim
  2. Get a mask, fins and snorkel that fit your head comfortably
  3. Don't touch plants, animals, or coral
  4. Be aware of how far you are from shore
  5. Don't snorkel alone
  6. If you get a bit of water in the snorkel tube, blow out hard through your mouth to expel it through the top of the tube
  7. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen to avoid sunburn, even on cloudy days
  8. Wetsuits should be worn to protect yourself in cold water and from cuts or stings
  9. Learn about the ecosystem of the region you will be snorkeling in before you go so you can identify to the fish, animals and plants
  10. Snorkeling is best to do in clear waters

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