Snorkelling
Watch reef life from the surface; first get comfortable with a mask and snorkel
You can watch reef life from the surface without a scuba tank. A well-fitting mask matters: leaks keep pulling your attention back to the equipment. Begin with an instructor in calm, sheltered water to practise using and clearing the snorkel, then observe with a buddy. Currents, waves, depth and entry and exit points all matter.
First stepTake an introductory session in calm, shallow water. Borrow equipment to practise mask fit, snorkel breathing and clearing, then observe from the surface with a buddy.
Barriers
Cost to start
Under $50
Going deep → $300–2k
Alone or with people
Anyone will do
Effort
You will sweat
Without a teacher?
Best with a class
One session takes
1–2 hours
Where
A special place
Why people take it up
Skills
Needs firstCan swim ↗