scuba diving

scuba diver

scuba diving, swimming done underwater with a self-contained underwater-breathing apparatus. See underwater diving.

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Article Title: scuba diving

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Access Date: June 15, 2025