Scuba Diving Equipment FAQs
What are the most basic items needed for scuba diving?
A mask, fins, and a snorkel are often the best way to get started. However, for serious diving, oxygen tanks and a regulator will also be needed.
How hard is it to become scuba certified?
Most dive shops will offer classes that can help you get your certification. It’s not uncommon for local colleges and universities to offer scuba classes as well.
Who invented the first scuba diving system?
Jacques Cousteau is generally cited as the inventor of the scuba system. His invention of the “Aqua Lung” in 1943 eventually became the basis for most modern scuba gear.