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A new artificial snorkeling reef is set for installation at Casino Beach, Pensacola. The developers said the project should get underway later this year [summer 2020]. The announcement follows a $59,500 grant awarded to Escambia County. The money came from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. They have yet to determine the total footprint (size) of the new snorkel reef in Florida. The organisers said it will depend on the total amount of bid prices (due to end on the 1st August). Even so, local snorkeling enthusiasts, and novice scuba divers, can expect it to be thir ..read more

This guide to festive outdoor swimming in wintertime explains how a bracing dip in cold water can improve your metabolism and general well-being. There is no shortage of hardy people ending each year with an invigorating plunge in chilly water. Many claim that swimming in open water at Christmas time is an activity that results in a handful of surprising health benefits. So, what are some of the top tips on festive outdoor swimming – especially for beginners? Another section explains more about snorkeling and how to snorkel (e.g. in oceans and rivers). Well, there is no doubt that the ..read more

The staff call him ‘Snorkel Steve‘ at the scuba and snorkel school where he oversees the daily activities. He invited me for a day out snorkeling with sharks. But there are no sharks in the shallow waters at the Pattaya islands right? Someone had told me that you could dive with sharks in the Pattaya Aquarium. But, that wasn’t what he was offering. I hesitated at first to accept his offer. But, if you pardon the pun, I almost ‘bit his hand off’ when he explained that it was on their day trip boat to witness the release of benthic sharks into the wild. The day started early as all the ..read more

First of all, what exactly is a snorkel vest? It is important to understand the striking differences between a snorkel flotation vest and a life jacket. The purpose of a vest or a jacket is to keep you afloat in water. Even so, it is astounding how often snorkelers do not wear a personal flotation device or PFD. You can call us a tad ‘safety paranoid’ about the snorkeling buddy system. Nonetheless, we think snorkeling without a life vest is like jumping from an airplane without a parachute. Non-swimmers should always wear a snorkel life vest for snorkeling. Even strong swimmers can get i ..read more

Snorkeling masks and swimming goggles have several important differences, features, and purposes. So why is it that so many snorkelers use terms like ‘snorkle goggles’ or even ‘snorkeling goggles with nose cover’? Swimming mask goggles are traditionally associated with swimmers. Whereas, you wear eye goggles while snow skiing – or sometimes in the workplace – worn as safety eyewear. Snorkelers and scuba divers wear a snorkel mask for eye protection. It helps them see things underwater and for extra comfort while they are in – or below – the water. We will avoid delving into the scienc ..read more

Following these snorkeling photography tips will help you learn how to take underwater photos. We explain the basic steps required for taking pictures underwater while snorkeling – and the process for getting stunning results! Combining snorkeling underwater photography and swimming is a challenge in many ways. Nonetheless, it is a thoroughly rewarding experience that even those who don’t know how to snorkel can enjoy. All you need is the right photographic equipment and a little bit of snorkel photography know-how. You may be a complete first timer and wondering how to take underwater p ..read more

Suffering foot and leg cramps in water is a painful experience and can be extremely dangerous in some cases. This website contains many blogs about snorkeling. But, this one highlights the dangers of having cramps while swimming. Swimmers and snorkelers can suffer intense pain from a leg cramp or calf muscle spasms. Often, it occurs without any warning, and forces an abrupt halt to all in-water activities. So, what causes foot cramps when swimming? There are several simple reasons, and some complex medical causes, why snorkelers get muscle cramping. But, inefficient flipper kicking and i ..read more

Learning the important river snorkeling tips will help you swim and skulk safely in freshwater currents and across small rapids. It’s true that river snorkeling, often called skulking, does not portray the traditional image of colorful corals and tropical marine fishes found in saltwater oceans. Nonetheless, there is another underwater world of rivers, creeks, and lakes. Many of them are teaming with freshwater fish and other intriguing aquatic creatures. This treasure chest of captivating geological interest and mysterious plant life is seldom seen. So, the best way to see it is by r ..read more

Understanding the basic rip current facts, and how to escape the danger, is one of the important skills for novice snorkelers to learn. The information in this snorkeling blog explains how to identify and avoid a rip current. First of all, water current rips occur where fast-moving surf water funnels its way back out to sea from the beach. The powerful stream usually travels through deeper channels between sand bars close to the seabed. Following periods of strong winds and heavy rain, surge, and waves rush in to landmasses, breaking at the shoreline over sand bars. Having pushed its ..read more