The picture to the left is of an ancient scuba diver. As you can see, scuba gear has changed dramatically over the years. Long ago, in "500BC in Scyillias, a Greek soldier is said to have been able to dive from the ship of the Persian King Xerxes and hold his breath for several hours. He was said to have used a hollow reed to breathe, effectively creating a snorkel, which allowed him to warn his king of imminent danger." Another story states that in 414AD "Divers were able to swim to the bottom of the ocean where they were able to remove underwater obstacles that were stopping their ships from reaching the harbors."
Jacques Cousteau was the father of recreational diving as a sport. He is the reason why today, YMCA and PADI are courses that people can take in order to get certified in scuba.
Traditionally, scuba diving was only for military personnel, but in 1959 the YMCA started a diving class for anyone.
***All the information, picture, and quotes are from Scuba Diving History-How it All Began.***
Jacques Cousteau was the father of recreational diving as a sport. He is the reason why today, YMCA and PADI are courses that people can take in order to get certified in scuba.
Traditionally, scuba diving was only for military personnel, but in 1959 the YMCA started a diving class for anyone.
***All the information, picture, and quotes are from Scuba Diving History-How it All Began.***
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