snorkelers
Shallow water divers
Snorkelers are people who swim at the water's surface while breathing through a snorkel—a tube that extends above the waterline.
The activity lets swimmers observe underwater life without scuba gear: Snorkelers gathered near the reef to watch the sea turtles.
Face-worn concealment
- finsSwimming appendages
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
- flippersFoot-worn swim aids
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
tube · rash guard · underwater camera · reef shoes · defogger · dry bag · prescription lenses
Marine skeletal formation
- tropical fishWarm-water ornamental species
- clownfishStriped reef fish, anemone symbiont
- sea turtleOcean-dwelling shelled reptile
- manta rayBroad flat cartilaginous fish
dolphin · seahorse · starfish · urchin · anemone · parrotfish · angelfish · butterflyfish
Underwater rock or coral formation
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
- bayPartially enclosed water
- coveSheltered coastal indentation
- shallowsAreas of little depth
tide pool · atoll · sandbar · shipwreck · cenote · marine sanctuary · coral garden · Great Barrier Reef
Staying atop liquid
- duck diveSubmerging to clear whitewater
- breath-holdingDeliberate respiratory cessation
- treadingWalking on a surface
- paddlingStroking water with blades
kicking · free diving · equalizing · bobbing · drifting · splashing · wading
Brief recreational trip
- boat tourGuided water excursion
- beach resortCoastal hospitality establishment
- guideLeader or instruction book
- day tripExcursion returning same evening
vacation · destination · rental shop · tour operator · marine park · group tour · island hopping · eco-tourism
Mutual monitoring arrangement
- lifeguardPaid swimming supervisor
- rip currentOutbound coastal water channel
- sun protectionShielding from UV rays
- reef-safe sunscreenUV lotion without harmful chemicals
mask
Face-worn concealment
goggles · tube · rash guard · underwater camera · reef shoes · defogger · dry bag · prescription lenses
coral
Marine skeletal formation
- tropical fishWarm-water ornamental species
- clownfishStriped reef fish, anemone symbiont
- sea turtleOcean-dwelling shelled reptile
manta ray · dolphin · seahorse · starfish · urchin · anemone · parrotfish · angelfish · butterflyfish · moray eel
reef
Underwater rock or coral formation
shallows · tide pool · atoll · sandbar · shipwreck · cenote · marine sanctuary · coral garden · Great Barrier Reef · Red Sea
floating
Staying atop liquid
- duck diveSubmerging to clear whitewater
- breath-holdingDeliberate respiratory cessation
- treadingWalking on a surface
paddling · kicking · free diving · equalizing · bobbing · drifting · splashing · wading
excursion
Brief recreational trip
- boat tourGuided water excursion
- beach resortCoastal hospitality establishment
- guideLeader or instruction book
day trip · vacation · destination · rental shop · tour operator · marine park · group tour · island hopping · eco-tourism
buddy system
Mutual monitoring arrangement
- lifeguardPaid swimming supervisor
- rip currentOutbound coastal water channel
- sun protectionShielding from UV rays
reef-safe sunscreen · flotation device · visibility · dehydration · boat traffic
snorkelersscuba divers
Underwater swimmers with tanks
free divers · cave divers · pearl divers · submariners · spearfishers
snorkelershikers
People walking outdoors recreationally
landlubbers · mountain climbers · sunbathers · beachcombers · beachgoers