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posted by Admin on Mar 12

Underwater Communication during Scuba Diving

When diving inside an ocean with a team or a friend, divers need to communicate with them often to inform each other of possible danger or distress. A part of learning scuba diving means learning the forms of communication and understanding signals from fellow divers. A scuba mask that covers the entire face (full mask) allows divers to communicate to each other through voice. When using only goggles in scuba diving hand signal communication is very important. If a diver is not able to interpret the signals from other divers or misunderstands signals they risk the chance danger.
Almost every scuba diving school teaches and trains people to learn and understand the hand signals that are to be used in scuba diving. Using hand signals underwater will allow divers to exchange questions and answers between each other.
The most important signals to be used in scuba diving are given below:
By making an O with the pointer finger and thumb and the other fingers pointing upwards they are signalling to others they are okay.
Fist closed with thumb upward or downward gives direction to move up or down in the ocean.
Learn symbols to indicate the pressure levels as shown in the regulator. If there is a problem, hand flat and tilt to one side. For stopping a diver or asking him to follow along are simple signals which any one can learn easily and understand easily.
It is important to make sure that other divers are capable of understanding each others signals. Make the signals slowly and clearly. Before diving, just try out some most commonly used signals as it will be useful for all participants. last