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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ...self-contained underwater-breathing apparatus (scuba), as opposed to skin diving, which requires only a snorkel, goggles, and flippers. Scuba gear was invented by Jacques-Yves Cousteau...the technology became widely available. Scuba diving is used in oceanography, in underwater... Read more

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Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes scuba-dive • alive , arrive, chive, Clive, connive, contrive, deprive, dive, drive, five, gyve, hive, I've, jive, live, MI5, revive, rive, shrive, skive, strive, survive, swive, thrive •skydive • swan dive • nosedive •swallow dive • scuba-dive • Argive ... Read more

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	SURPRISE! SCUBA DIVING'S REALLY BIG IN COLORADO STATE IS 6TH IN PER CAPITA PRACTITIONERS OF THE SPORT Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News; 6/19/2004; ; 626 words ; An avid scuba diver in Colorado probably seems as likely as...but they are out there. In reality, in-state scuba divers are not an altogether rare breed. Colorado is No. 6 in the nation in scuba divers per capita. "People are floored by that... Read more
	Local Black scuba club trying to attract new members Newspaper article from: Call & Post; 3/10/2004; ; 566 words ; CLEVELAND -- The North Coast Aquatic Scuba Explorers and the local chapter of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers wants to bring scuba diving to the inner city. Last month at the Glenville YMCA, chapter president Linda Carter offered two... Read more
	SURPRISE! SCUBA DIVING'S REALLY BIG IN COLORADO STATE IS 6TH IN PER CAPITA PRACTITIONERS OF THE SPORT.(Rocky Mountain Adventure) Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 6/19/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Willis, Special To The News An avid scuba diver in Colorado probably seems as...are out there. In reality, in-state scuba divers are not an altogether rare breed. Colorado is No. 6 in the nation in scuba divers per capita. People are floored... Read more
	SCUBA-Dive into reading Magazine article from: Teaching Exceptional Children; 7/1/1997; ; 700+ words ; ...learning disabilities can benefit from scuba-diving lessons-for strange and wonderful...books. This article describes a strategy, SCUBA-D, that students can learn to improve their...Monitoring Middle Schoolers' Reading"). What Is SCUBA-D? The SCUBA-D mnemonic strategy includes... Read more
	At-risk kids dive off the deep end\|Scuba STARS Newspaper article from: Courier News (Elgin, IL); 1/18/2007; ; 684 words ; ...Mendez adjusts the straps on Luis Negron's scuba gear while Jerricho Mendez checks his tank. Luis, 15, took part in Scuba Training for At-Risk Students, or STARS...Mendez adjusts the straps on Luis Negron's scuba gear while Jerricho Mendez checks his... Read more
	The underwater world: Scuba students find sport fun, exciting, different Newspaper article from: Deseret News (Salt Lake City); 8/6/2004; ; 700+ words ; Jeff and Pam Bailey are being certified to scuba dive in preparation for the celebration...Costa Rica. If you surveyed 100 prospective scuba divers and asked why they are doing it...took the certification classes together at Scuba Utah in Salt Lake County. The certification... Read more
	Salem YMCA holds Monopoly on scuba: A fundraiser linked scuba lessons with an underwater Monopoly tournament. Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA); 5/27/2007; 661 words ; ...Sheila Ellis May 27--Suited up in full scuba-diving gear, Luke Furry, 15, takes his...who turned 15 on Saturday, was treated to scuba-diving lessons for his birthday, and the...a business in Salem that specializes in scuba-diving gear and lessons, co-coordinated... Read more
	Medical Problems of Recreational Scuba Diving. Magazine article from: American Family Physician; 6/1/2001; 700+ words ; What is recreational scuba diving? Recreational scuba diving is defined as pleasure diving to a depth of up to 130 feet without decompression stops. Recreational scuba diving has become very popular in the past 20 years. There... Read more
	SCUBA CLASSES OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF LOCALES Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 3/12/1989; 358 words ; ...Indiana - THE WAY WE LIVE - LIVING WELL Scuba instruction can breathe fun into underwater...Hobart offers a number of basic and advanced scuba courses. Classes are conducted in Lake...shop can be reached by calling 942-0016. Scuba is taught at the Valparaiso YMCA, 462-4185... Read more
	Be cool, be a scuba diver Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 8/16/2002; ; 592 words ; ...Straits Times 08-16-2002 Be cool, be a scuba diver Byline: Jumaatun Azmi Edition: 2...wondered if you have what it takes to be a scuba diver? According to the Professional Association...comfortable in water can be a certified scuba diver. It also helps if you are calm and... Read more

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