PADI Was Founded in 1966
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors became the world's largest diving training organization.
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The Deepest Scuba Dive on Record Is Over 300 Meters
Ahmed Gabr reached about 332 meters in the Red Sea in 2014.
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Divers Must Ascend Slowly to Avoid Decompression Sickness
Rising too fast lets nitrogen bubbles form in the body, a condition known as the bends.
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SCUBA Stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
The acronym describes equipment that lets a diver carry their own air supply.
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Jacques Cousteau and Émile Gagnan Invented the Aqualung in 1943
Their regulator delivered air on demand and made modern scuba diving possible.