What is snorkeling?
Q: What is snorkeling?
A: Snorkeling is swimming while using a tube to breathe underwater.
Q: Where is snorkeling a popular activity?
A: Snorkeling is a very popular activity, particularly in places with clear, calm, warm oceans.
Q: What are the benefits of snorkeling compared to scuba diving?
A: Snorkeling allows people to see underwater life in a natural setting, without the complicated equipment and training required for scuba diving.
Q: At what depth do people generally snorkel?
A: Generally, people snorkel in shallow reefs ranging from sea level to 4 meters (13 feet) deep.
Q: Can snorkelers explore deep water reefs?
A: Snorkelers can also explore deep water reefs, but to see deeper reefs, a snorkeler has to hold their breath and dive down to the reef to see it.
Q: What skills are required for deeper reef snorkeling?
A: This kind of snorkeling takes more skill and fitness than shallow water snorkeling.
Q: What equipment do snorkelers use to see underwater?
A: Snorkelers use masks so they can see underwater. This allows them to see fish, coral reefs, and other kinds of sea life.
