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Photo Credit: Saspotato<\/a><\/p>\n 1.<\/strong> Always check your equipment<\/a>. This should be a no-brainer, no matter how many dives you have been on. Your tank, hoses, and valves are your life-support in the watery deep; pay the utmost attention to their condition. Have them regularly serviced by professionals to ensure there are no leaks or abnormalities that could cause issues with your air.<\/p>\n\r\n 2.<\/strong> Seriously, adopt a more deliberate way of doing things underwater, and you’ll save yourself plenty of air. Don’t hold your breath<\/a> or breathe erratically, as your body will not absorb enough oxygen into your bloodstream. Remember, this is not a race, and that by moving slowly, you conserve energy, and you will conserve air.<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong> Practice buoyancy control. Being able to control your buoyancy will go a long way to conserving air. Keep in mind that buoyancy control may be practiced without adding to or releasing air from your BCD. <\/p>\n 4.<\/strong> Changes in depth of 4 – 5 feet can be accomplished by using your biological BCD — your lungs! Buoyancy control<\/a> is a very important aspect of conserving energy and air <\/p>\n 5.<\/strong> Don’t fight nature. Plan your dives around natural currents and other environmental conditions, and try to avoid fighting them. This will only cost you precious energy, which uses up more air.<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong> Use the right gear<\/a>. To be more streamlined, you want to make sure you have the SCUBA gear that is appropriate for your frame. <\/p>\n 7.<\/strong> Keep accessories tucked away where they are easily reached, but not creating drag. Be sure your fins are a good fit, and that they suit the type of dive you are doing. This will help to reduce the resistance you face underwater.<\/p>\n Also read: 5 Valuable Tips On How You Can Become an Exceptional Diver<\/a><\/p>\n Feel free to check out our Scuba Dive partners on the map below for packages, training or guided trips: \r\n This article is published by The Scuba Page, the online magazine for Scuba Dive lovers around the world. The Scuba Page is part of RUSHKULT <\/a>: the online booking platform for adventure sports. Visit the RUSHKULT <\/a> platform to book your next Scuba Dive training, guided trip and accommodation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/body><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The biggest risk you take when you’re SCUBA diving is that you will not be able to breathe. 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