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  2. Underwater vision - Wikipedia

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    Scuba diver with bifocal lenses fitted to a mask. Underwater vision is the ability to see objects underwater, and this is significantly affected by several factors. Underwater, objects are less visible because of lower levels of natural illumination caused by rapid attenuation of light with distance passed through the water. They are also ...

  3. Diving equipment - Wikipedia

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    A prescription mask, or glasses which can be mounted inside the mask or helmet to provide clear vision underwater, enhancing the experience and safety for those with vision problems. A prescription mask contains lenses mounted in the scuba mask frame or bonded to the original viewports. Diving helmets are often used for surface-supplied diving ...

  4. Glass-bottom boat - Wikipedia

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    The view through the glass bottom is better than simply looking into the water from above, because one does not have to look through optically erratic surface disturbances. The effect is similar to that achieved by a diving mask , while the passengers are able to stay dry and out of the water.

  5. Full-face diving mask - Wikipedia

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    A diver in a pool wearing an AGA full face mask A diver wearing an Ocean Reef full face mask Head protection helmet for use with Ocean Reef full face diving mask. A full-face diving mask is a type of diving mask that seals the whole of the diver's face from the water and contains a mouthpiece, demand valve or constant flow gas supply that provides the diver with breathing gas. [1]

  6. Glossary of breathing apparatus terminology - Wikipedia

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    See: venturi mask air-filtering respirator An air-filtering respirator is a breathing apparatus which removes particulates from the ambient air by passing it through a filter. air-purifying respirator An air-purifying respirator is a respirator which uses a filter, cartridge, or canister to remove specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through the air-purifying component ...

  7. Snorkel (swimming) - Wikipedia

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    A snorkel is used to allow the user to breathe atmospheric air when their face is immersed in water while swimming or floating at the surface. [1] To work effectively, the snorkel must allow the user to inhale and exhale comfortably over an extended period, and provide a sufficient volume of air with appropriate oxygen and carbon dioxide content to maintain a sufficient and comfortable ...

  8. Glossary of underwater diving terminology: H–O - Wikipedia

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    A breathing mask that covers the mouth and nose only. It may be an independent item, such as an oxygen mask or BIBS mask, or it may be a component inside a full face diving mask or helmet to reduce the amount of dead space OTU. See: oxygen toxicity unit. outgassing. See: Physiology of decompression#Outgassing of tissues

  9. Glossary of underwater diving terminology: P–S - Wikipedia

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    Mask strap system for full-face masks with three or more straps. (commonly 5) spitcock. See: Standard diving dress#Helmet. A valve in the side of a copper diving helmet which could be used by the diver to suck in a mouthful of seawater to spit onto the inside face of a viewport to wash off condensation droplets to improve their view. [105] SPM