Check your dive gear thoroughly before every dive to ensure it’s in proper working order. Inspect the regulator, BCD, gauges, and tank for any signs of damage or malfunction.
Plan your dive and dive your plan. Before entering the water, agree on dive time, maximum depth, air reserve, and emergency procedures with your buddy. Stick to the plan unless conditions dictate otherwise.
Maintain proper buoyancy at all times. Adjust your BCD and weights to achieve neutral buoyancy, avoiding contact with coral reefs or stirring up silt. Proper buoyancy control is essential for taking up scuba diving safely….