{"id":1237,"date":"2022-08-17T22:10:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T22:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galagents.com\/blog\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2022-08-17T22:10:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T22:10:15","slug":"revealing-the-truth-behind-7-scuba-diving-myths-which-one-did-you-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/revealing-the-truth-behind-7-scuba-diving-myths-which-one-did-you-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealing the Truth behind 7 Scuba Diving Myths. Which one did you have?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like many sports, many myths surround scuba diving, like the perception that it is an unsafe water sport that requires high investment. It is restricted to young and healthy people that can constantly go to tropical waters to practice it. These and many more myths we will unveil in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The deeper, the better the diving experience!<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The widespread belief is that diving is worth it only if you explore the deepest sea, ideally for those who love this type of challenge on the darkest, colder, and barely explored sea floor. Yet, that’s not 100% true. Indeed, many scuba divers explore the sea at an average depth of 18m\/60ft, where there is better visibility by appreciating the species’ colors and enjoying warmer waters.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Are the Tropics the Pinnacle of Diving?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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For many, scuba diving is a synonym for crystalline turquoise waters in the warm tropical seas, and undeniably they are. However, there are plenty of suitable places for practicing scuba diving. In fact, divers can do it wherever there is enough water to dive into it, such as lakes, and some diving sites are in the cold waters of Canada, the UK, and South Africa. Moreover, diving in different types of water bodies helps divers to master their skills and endure an array of environments and temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Dogs are more dangerous for people than sharks for divers!<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The fear of sharks that the Jaws movies installed in the general conscious mind is very common. Thus, many imagine that these sharks highly threaten divers, and indeed they are. But, believe it or not, as Mr. Ripley used to say, the International Shark Attack File claims that in 2005 only four divers were attacked by a shark in the world. On the other hand, the “human’s best friend” killed 27 people in a year and seriously injured or maimed 4.7 million people worldwide (<\/span>Scubadiving.com<\/span><\/a>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Watching a shark is very rear unless taking a specialized tour for diving among sharks. In fact, many divers won’t see a shark in their entire life. Thus, if they are lucky enough to meet a fellow shark in the sea, it’s highly probable that the shark will shy away.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Do you need to break the bank to become a diver?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you see all the equipment scuba divers need, you may think that it is a costly sport and the cost of getting certified. However, PADI mentioned that \u201cthe cost to become a certified diver is similar to what you\u2019d spend learning other outdoor activities.\u201d Yet, the investment is for a global lifetime certification, starting with the \u201c<\/span>Open Water Diver Course,<\/span><\/a>\u201d which is not as expensive as some kayaking lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the gear, for not saying all, is available for rent. Depending on the diving tour, it includes some of the equipment needed, such as in the case of the Galapagos Islands and the equipment they offer onboard liveaboard cruises.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Do divers need to be expert swimmers and in good shape?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you think that to be a good diver, you need to be an experienced swimmer with tons of swimming hours; you\u2019re a bit far from reality. Swimming is vital for this water sport, but aside from what many think about it, according to <\/span>PADI<\/span><\/a>, divers need basic water skills, like:<\/span><\/p>\n