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How do you breath underwater without a snorkel or scuba gear? I would really like to know how to swim without a snorkel or scuba gear?I mean how do I do that in my neighbor hood swimming pool.If that can't be figured out how do I hold my breath longer?I would really like to now because swimming is one of my favorite sports and I have been swimming since I first got in the water. You can't breathe underwater. You *can* practice breathing exercises and expand your lung capacity so you can stay under longer. Take long deep breathes for several minutes then go under and trying to stay down longer each time. DO NOT take short shallow breathes and hyperventilate before going under because it can cause you to become unconscious and drown from Shallow Water Blackout. Also, it's best to practice breath holding in a pool with a certified lifeguard on duty. Free-diving is a very interesting sport where one discipline is static apnea - timed breath holding in a pool (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-diving). If you watched the movie Blue Crush then you know that Hawaiian surfers sometimes practice by diving down and carrying large lava rocks back and forth underwater. Breath holds are important for them because large breaking waves can hold a surfer down for several minutes before they have a chance to come up for air.

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Scuba Diving verse Snorkeling

Scuba diving and snorkeling are both water activities, popular in the Caribbean area. For those new to the sports, it is important to point out the differences between the two.

Scuba Diving

When scuba diving, you are fully submerged under the water. You use special scuba dive equipment to allow you to breath at deep sea levels. Typically an oxygen tank is strapped to your back and a breathing mechanism is attached. The mechanism is connected to a breathing mask that you wear.

Travel time for scuba diving is typically longer because you have to boat out to deeper sea levels. The actual dive time is limited though, depending on the size of your oxygen tank.

In order to scuba dive, you need to complete certification training so you know the safety precautions and how to use the equipment.

Typically, scuba divers visit old shipwrecks or formations far under water. They occasionally view coral reefs or see colorful fish but only in less deep areas.

The prices for scuba diving are more expensive hen snorkeling because of the equipment and training involved. An average price is around $35-45 for a one tank dive. Additional tanks can cost about $20 each.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is usually done in about 2-3 feet of water. You float or skim the surface wearing a mask with a breathing tube reaching above the water. The only other equipment needed is fins to easy navigate the ocean or sea.

Snorkeling does not require training or certification. Many vendors run snorkeling vacation trips that anyone can participate in.

Since snorkeling is done at a shallower level, the lighting underwater is brighter. It allows you to see beautiful colored fish and coral reefs.

Snorkeling prices range from $20-35 for a half day trip, which is much longer and cheaper than a one tank dive.

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Julie recommends visiting Dominica, one of the best snorkeling and scuba diving Caribbean Island locations.