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Scuba divers.
Explore the spectacular Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, off the coast of Western Australia by scuba diving and snorkeling
whale shark Scuba divers in the Red Sea.
Challenges faced by a professional free diver
Diving with sharks: Insights from a free diver
common sea fan snorkeling in Buck Island Reef air hose
Learn how divers repair the underwater damaged pipelines
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Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.
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Hong Kong woman dies during 100-metre training dive in Philippines • Apr. 3, 2025, 3:58 AM ET (South China Morning Post)

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Also Known As underwater swimming

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Scuba divers.
whale shark
Scuba divers in the Red Sea.
common sea fan
snorkeling in Buck Island Reef
air hose
Explore the spectacular Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, off the coast of Western Australia by scuba diving and snorkeling
Challenges faced by a professional free diver
Diving with sharks: Insights from a free diver
Learn how divers repair the underwater damaged pipelines
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Sylvia Earle
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