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SCUBA Diving Hazards
Each year SCUBA divers drown in San Diego County. Too often,
drownings can be attributed to poor judgement or inadequate training.
Only persons who have been trained and certified should SCUBA
dive. There are numerous local dive shops which offer instruction and
certification.

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"We�re going back, he added, as he kept washing away the foam
from Cpl. Kaggwa�s mouth.""I dragged him for what seemed like a
mile or more," said LCpl. Juico. "I couldn�t really tell how far it was
because I was fighting the current and becoming exhausted. I kept
talking to him and praying aloud that the Lord would give me strength.
I was crying because I didn�t want to lose my friend. Cpl. Kaggwa
kept telling me his head was hurting, he had pain in his chest, and he
felt very tired.

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To sign up or for more information, call 333-2940.
USAFA Scuba Course
Classes will be arranged by the Outdoor Adventure Program for 5
people per class, and will be held at Underwater Connections, close
to the Academy. Participants must complete all of the classes to
receive certification.
The items and services included in the price:
1. Classroom instruction and pool instruction at Underwater
Connections.
2. Open water instruction at Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
3. One night hotel lodging in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
4. Park fees at Blue Hole.
5. Use of all necessary equipment for pool and open water sessions.
6. Padi Open Water Manual, Video, and Padi Recreational Dive
Planner, Padi Open Water Emblem.
7. All paperwork and processing fees.
8. Free use of Underwater Connections on-site pool and use of all
equipment after certification to maintain diving skills.
9. Price $289.00 per person. Minimum of 5 customers to make a
class.

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She said that all necessary scuba equipment is provided for the
course, and after people are certified they are given lifetime use of the
Underwater Connections pool.
"The cost of the entire course, including open water instruction at
Blue Hole, is $289," Jason said. "Ordinarily this course, without the
trip to Blue Hole, costs $400."

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"Underwater Connections is rated as a Padi 5-star facility," said
Jennifer Earnest, the manager of the facility and one of the instructors
in the Academy scuba course. "Padi is the largest scuba diving
certification agency in the world, and we use Padi instructional
material, which is included in the course fee."

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According to Jason, the Blue Hole is a famous 81 foot deep natural
artesian spring near Santa Rosa, N.M., in the desert east of
Albuquerque, about a 4 � hour drive from Colorado Springs. "It's a
beautiful bell-shaped pool with amazing clarity that delivers about
3,000 gallons of water per minute and remains a constant 64 degree
temperature. The water there is much warmer than scuba diving
water here in Colorado."

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One of the best scuba diving locations in the western U.S.
"We're very close to one of the best scuba diving locations in the
western U.S.," said Jason West, Outdoor Adventure Program
assistant director. "We're offering scuba courses all winter which
include one night's lodging at the Travelodge in Santa Rosa, N.M.,
and park fees at the famous Blue Hole," he said. "Each scuba course,
which we're conducting in cooperation with Underwater Connections
of Colorado Springs, one of the main scuba facilities in Colorado, is
18 hours total, and concludes with the Blue Hole diving."

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3 R's (Rocks, Rips & Reefs)
San Diego Lifeguards, in conjunction with the San Diego Council of
Divers, offer instruction to divers on safe diving practices and area
familiarization along the San Diego coastline. These courses are held
ten times a year. For more information call (619) 221-8874.

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La Jolla Submarine Canyon
A deep submarine canyon is located off La Jolla Shores beach
attracting a large number of divers and diving classes. Two branches
of the canyon come close to shore, one in the swimming area, the
other north of Scripps Pier. Diving here is recommended for
experienced divers only, due to the depth of the canyon.

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Ship Wrecks and Artificial Reefs
The ocean off San Diego is home to numerous shipwrecks and
artificial reefs. A boat is necessary to reach these offshore
destinations. Several charter boats offer shark diving in cages in outer
coastal waters. Consult the telephone directory.

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p. To prevent an entrapment hazard carry a sharp knife to cut lines.
Wire leaders on fishing lines are particularly dangerous. Additionally,
sharp projections such as ledges can cut air hoses.
o. If spear fishing, always make sure you enter the water with the
spear gun or power head unloaded. Defective safeties can victimize
you.

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i. Know the depth of the water and the deepest depth you will reach.
Frequently sport divers do not pay close enough attention to the
depths they attain. An exact accounting of depth and time is essential
to safe diving. The maximum recommended depth for sport divers is
100 feet.

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g. Keep a close watch on your air supply during each dive.
h. Scheduled your deepest dive first. Consult the diving tables for the
appropriate schedule. Every dive increases the amount of nitrogen in
your body's tissue. Allow time for your body to breathe nitrogen out
of your system to prevent decompression sickness - known as the
bends. When you make consecutive dives, account for the residual
nitrogen still in your body prior to making your next dive.

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A review of scuba diving mishaps shows a variety of factors
contribute to the typical mishap. Almost every year two Navy and
Marine Corps members lose their lives while open water scuba
diving. Recurring causes of deaths and serious injuries are lack of
certification, failure to monitor air supply, exceeding safe diving depths
and not observing decompression limits.

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"They told me I had saved his life, but I somehow felt responsible for
the incident. I hoped I had done enough, because I wanted my friend
to live more than anything else in the world." LCpl. Juico�s water-
safety skills are no accident. They�re part of every safety briefing in
Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 31, 31st MEU,
which is the unit to which he and his friend belong.

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"I told several doctors and nurses what had happened in detail," said
LCpl. Juico.

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The course consists of classes at Underwater Connections on North
Academy, which gives special discounts to Academy students, plus
free use of their pool in the future. Participants must complete all of
the classes each month to receive scuba diving certification.

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Dale Hollow's clear waters make scuba diving a popular pastime. The
most popular diving destination is the foundation and remains of the
old Willow Grove Schoolhouse. In the silt and mist of times past, the
schoolhouse is a lasting reminder of a thriving farm community
sacrificed for the creation of Dale Hollow Lake.

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Before diving always check the conditions and be prepared to cancel
your dive upon arrival at the dive site if the conditions are hazardous.
Never dive alone or after consuming alcohol.

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Reef Diving
San Diego's inshore coastline is rich with reefs that attract a large
variety of marine life. La Jolla Cove and the Children's Pool beaches
are two of the more popular reefs and offer lifeguard protection.
Private dive charter boats are also available for reef diving.

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Kelp Forests
Kelp forests are abundant along San Diego's coastline and provide
habitat for a large variety of marine life including fish, crustaceans,
invertebrates and marine mammals. Some SCUBA deaths have been
attributed to entanglement in kelp. For this reason, it is recommended
that divers carry a knife to cut themselves, or their buddies, free.

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Daily Diving Conditions
For daily information on diving conditions, as well as the local beach
and weather report, call (619) 221-8824. Remember, for the latest
information on the area and conditions, check with a lifeguard before
diving.

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Introduction
San Diego's diverse coastline includes sandy beaches, underwater
reefs, kelp forests, and offshore ship wrecks. Divers from around the
world enjoy diving in this unique and fascinating environment.

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r. Take into consideration water temperature and duration of dive.
Wear appropriate clothing during the dive.
s. Make sure the surf is manageable. Beware of rough water
conditions and strong currents, particularly rip currents near shoreline.
When caught in a rip current, relax and ride along with it until it
diminishes enough to swim clear. Another technique is to swim
diagonally across it until clear.

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n. Know how to identify the dangerous species of sea life likely to be
found in your diving area and how to deal with each. Avoidance is the
best policy.
o. To prevent harmful stings and abrasions from contact with sharp
rocks, or coral, or urchins wear gloves and protective clothing when
diving. Pay attention to where you are in relation to your environment.

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l. Check with local diving clubs and shops for specific information
about diving areas. Profit from the experience of others. Heed their
recommendations and warnings.
m. Study weather reports and long-range forecasts to determine if
conditions are acceptable for diving. Monitor weather conditions
continually while diving.

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f. Keep a logbook for planning additional dives. It provides a record
of good dive spots, depths, equipment used and conditions.

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d. Check all equipment thoroughly prior to the dive. This includes "O"
rings, purge valves, buoyancy compensator, regulator and pressure
gauge.
e. Spend a few minutes before the dive reviewing hand signals with
your partner, the dive plan, conducting a final equipment check and an
air sharing drill.

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b. Obtain certification from one of the following organizations:
National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), the National
Association of Diving Instructor (PADI), National Association of
Scuba Diving Schools (NASDS), Scuba Schools International (SSI)
or the YMCA. Do not attempt cavern, wreck or cave diving with
these certifications.
c. Always dive with a buddy who is certified and have a dive plan.

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a. Prior to certification, get a thorough physical. Inform your doctor
you intend to take up scuba diving. After becoming certified, an
additional medical check-up is recommended if you are a smoker,
overweight, had recent surgery or taking medication.

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Assessing the risks along with making risk decisions and implementing
controls to eliminate scuba diving mishaps are as follows:

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c. MM2 and a friend were scuba diving in rough surf. MM2 was
following his buddy 20 yards behind. About 100 yards out from the
beach the partner couldn't locate the MM2. His buddy searched on
the surface and underwater then returned to shore. MM2 drowned.

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b. Due to strong underwater currents and rough seas, GMGSN and
ET3 moved to another dive location. The GMGSN became sea sick
during and rested for an hour prior to diving again. They got back into
the water and dove to 40 feet. GMGSN swam towards the ET3 and
without warning took the ET3's regulator from his mouth and tried to
breathe. GMGSN bit off the mouthpiece of the ET3's regulator. ET3
surfaced. GMGSN drowned. Both shipmates were recreational
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a. Three shipmates performed a night dive at a depth of 125 feet on a
wreck ship. All divers were open water certified with one diver also
being certified as a dive master. All divers were outfitted with proper
gear. A safety line was deployed and a spare air tank with regular
was suspended on a tending line for a safe ascent. Earthquake hit the
island during the dive causing the ship to fill up with silt, lowering
visibility to zero making it impossible for the divers to find their way
out. They ran out of air and drowned.

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The following are typical of mishap reports submitted to the Naval
Safety Center:

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"I told several doctors and nurses what had happened in detail," said
LCpl. Juico.

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I kept reassuring him everything was going to be OK."About 50
meters from shore, LCpl. Juico saw a Japanese family and yelled,
"Tasukete!" the Japanese word meaning, "Help!" The family
immediately called an ambulance, and a man swam up to the two
Marines with a life buoy.Once ashore, LCpl. Juico laid his friend on
the beach and took off his diving gear. The ambulance arrived about
four minutes later and took both divers to the emergency room at
Camp Lester Hospital.

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Every breath that struggled its way in or out of my friend�s lungs,
however, created a sound that told me he had a lot of water in his
airways."LCpl. Juico moved Cpl. Kaggwa�s head to one side so he
could cough out some of the water, which was foamy and mixed with
blood. LCpl. Juico continued the first aid and kept calling for help
while working to get his friend ashore.One time during this ordeal,
Cpl. Kaggwa opened his eyes, then slipped back into
unconsciousness. When he finally became alert, he yelled, "Take me
back!""I�ve got you, man," said LCpl. Juico.

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Because Cpl. Kaggwa was foaming at the mouth, LCpl. Juico inflated
his buoyancy-control device and tilted Cpl. Kaggwa�s head with his
arms. He was pale and unconscious."When we reached the surface, I
screamed for help with every ounce of strength I could muster," said
LCpl. Juico. "I was praying aloud that God would let my friend live. I
shook his head, but he didn�t respond."As I swam, I performed
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. After the second or third try, he began
breathing, and I realized there was hope.

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"I thought we both were going to die," he said, "so I swam to the
surface, swallowing seawater en route. When I got there, I gasped for
air, coughed up water, fixed my goggles, and deflated my vest so I
could swim back to Cpl. Kaggwa."By now, the imperiled diver was
about 20 feet below the surface, feverishly waving his arms in an
attempt to ascend. LCpl. Juico descended toward his friend, grabbed
him, and started pulling him to the surface.

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It appeared to be working fine. By the time LCpl. Juico could offer
his secondary-breathing apparatus, Cpl. Kaggwa had been without
air for a considerable amount of time.Panic-stricken, Cpl. Kaggwa
grabbed both air hoses on LCpl. Juico�s scuba gear, which left him
without air. LCpl. Juico immediately took off his weight belt and
inflated his buoyancy vest. Meanwhile, Cpl. Kaggwa continued
clinging to LCpl. Juico�s air hoses, making it difficult for the two
divers to ascend. At 30 feet, LCpl. Juico�s vision began to blur.

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The scene at Okinawa�s Suragaki Beach was peaceful. Twenty feet
beneath the placid waves, however, a Marine was fighting to save his
friend�s life. Lance Corporal Benjamin Juico and Corporal David
B.Kaggwa had gone recreational scuba diving. They snorkeled 300
meters from the beach before they began diving. About 60 feet deep,
Cpl. Kaggwa started having trouble breathing. Soon, LCpl. Juico
heard a high-pitched hissing noise coming from Cpl. Kaggwa�s gear,
so the two surfaced to fix the problem. They stayed afloat about a
half-hour, then started their final dive 45 feet below the waves.
Five minutes later, LCpl. Juico again heard the hissing sound and
turned toward Cpl. Kaggwa, who was snorkeling about 15 feet
behind him. He swam to the imperiled diver, who held his breath as
LCpl. Juico checked the oxygen valve.

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Scuba certification classes include diving in Blue Hole,
accommodations
Go to the famous warm-water Blue Hole this winter in New Mexico,
and become a certified Scuba Diver. OAP will arrange classes for 5
people per class, with Underwater Connections near the Academy.
Classroom and pool instruction and the use of all necessary
equipment will be provided, plus open water instruction at Blue Hole,
one-night hotel lodging in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, park fees at
Blue Hole, Padi Open Water materials, and free use of Underwater
Connections on-site pool and use of all equipment after certification
to maintain diving skills. The price is just $289 per person.
Call (719) 333-2940 for more information.

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Also popular spots for divers to explore are Diver�s Rock at the
outlet of Sulphur Creek, the springhouse near the Dale Hollow Lake
State Resort Park, the steep banks of Ashburn Creek, and the cliffs
of Pleasant Grove. Divers must display a "Diver Down" flag in the
area where they are diving. Boaters should be alert to the "Diver
Down" flag and keep a safe distance away.

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Before diving always check the conditions and be prepared to cancel
your dive upon arrival at the dive site if the conditions are hazardous.
Never dive alone or after consuming alcohol.

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k. Make scuba dives on a no-decompression schedule. Plan each
dive and maximum depth and set time limits prior to the dive. Come
up slowly to reduce the chances of experiencing decompression
sickness upon ascent. The standard rate for recreational scuba diving
is 60-feet per minute.

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j. Nitrogen under pressure has a toxic effect on the body at depths in
excess of 100 feet. If you feel this intoxicating effect or display
behavior similar to that of an intoxicated person, you should return to
a shallow depth. When your mental alertness is restored, the dive
should then be aborted.

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