scubas
Dives with tanks
Scubas is the plural of scuba, referring to multiple self-contained underwater breathing apparatus units, or the third-person singular verb meaning to dive using such equipment.
The word began as an acronym but now functions as a regular noun and verb: She scubas every summer in the Caribbean, The dive shop rents scubas to certified divers.
Device maintaining steady output
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
- finsSwimming appendages
- maskFace-worn concealment
- tankLarge storage vessel
BCD · octopus · gauge · console · neoprene · booties · hood · gloves
Fluid's upward resistance
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- ascentUpward movement
- safety stopPlanned underwater decompression halt
equalization · neutral buoyancy · trim · frog kick · nitrox · buddy system · hovering · navigation
Marine skeletal formation
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- depthsLowest or innermost regions
visibility · currents · sea · saltwater · kelp · shipwreck · cave · blue hole
Device maintaining steady output
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- inhaleDraw air in
- exhaleExpel breath outward
One who teaches skills
- logbookOfficial record of events
- open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
- rescue diverSwimmer who saves lives
- divemasterCertified underwater group leader
regulator
Device maintaining steady output
tank · BCD · octopus · gauge · console · neoprene · booties · hood · gloves · weight belt
buoyancy
Fluid's upward resistance
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- ascentUpward movement
safety stop · equalization · neutral buoyancy · trim · frog kick · nitrox · buddy system · hovering · navigation
coral
Marine skeletal formation
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- oceanMassive saltwater body
depths · visibility · currents · sea · saltwater · kelp · shipwreck · cave · blue hole · thermocline
regulator
Device maintaining steady output
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- inhaleDraw air in
exhale · airflow · breath control · breathing rate · rebreather
instructor
One who teaches skills
- logbookOfficial record of events
- open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
- rescue diverSwimmer who saves lives
divemaster · training · dive shop · dive boat · buddy
- scuba divingSwimming with air tanks
- scuba diverUnderwater swimmer with tank
- scuba gearUnderwater breathing apparatus
- scuba tankPortable underwater air source
- scuba maskUnderwater face covering
- scuba setPortable underwater breathing system