Dive Safety and FAQs
A Deeper Dive into Scuba Diving Safety
A Deeper Dive into Scuba Diving Safety
A Deeper Dive into Scuba Diving Safety
80-100
80-100
Annual recreational scuba diving fatalities in the United States and Canada.
Annual recreational scuba diving fatalities in the United States and Canada.
50%
50%
Of all diving fatalities involve divers with fewer than 20 dives of experience
Of all diving fatalities involve divers with fewer than 20 dives of experience
40%
40%
Of diving fatalities occur during periods of buddy separation underwater
Of diving fatalities occur during periods of buddy separation underwater
1,000+
1,000+
Annual diving-related injuries reported by Divers Alert Network, with over 10% resulting in fatality
Annual diving-related injuries reported by Divers Alert Network, with over 10% resulting in fatality
1.8
1.8
Fatalities per million recreational dives, with significantly higher rates among newer divers
Fatalities per million recreational dives, with significantly higher rates of incidents occuring amongst newer divers
Fatalities per million recreational dives, with significantly higher rates among newer divers
67%
67%
Of diving fatalities involve divers aged 50 years or older, often with underlying health conditions.
Of diving fatalities involve divers aged 50 years or older, often with underlying health conditions.
Critical Contributing Factors to Diving Incidents
Critical Contributing Factors to Diving Incidents
Surface Visibility Crisis: Solar glare, wave action, and weather conditions make visual detection of divers extremely difficult for boat operators, creating severe propeller strike risks
Buddy Separation: Loss of visual contact underwater transforms manageable situations into life-threatening emergencies, particularly for less experienced divers
Experience Level Uncertainty: Without immediate visual identification of certification levels, dive buddies and professionals cannot assess capability or provide appropriately scaled assistance
Underwater Communication Barriers: Sound travels four times faster in water than air, making it difficult for divers to detect approaching surface traffic or signal for help
Environmental Conditions: Poor visibility cited in 31% of cases, changing sea conditions in 37% of cases, and shifting currents in 34% of diving fatalities
Surface Visibility Crisis: Solar glare, wave action, and weather conditions make visual detection of divers extremely difficult for boat operators, creating severe propeller strike risks
Buddy Separation: Loss of visual contact underwater transforms manageable situations into life-threatening emergencies, particularly for less experienced divers
Experience Level Uncertainty: Without immediate visual identification of certification levels, dive buddies and professionals cannot assess capability or provide appropriately scaled assistance
Underwater Communication Barriers: Sound travels four times faster in water than air, making it difficult for divers to detect approaching surface traffic or signal for help
Environmental Conditions: Poor visibility cited in 31% of cases, changing sea conditions in 37% of cases, and shifting currents in 34% of diving fatalities
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOQ for Scuba Snaps?
We require minimum orders of 50 units.
How long does it take to ship?
It varies by country, but we target 3-4 weeks from order date.
Do you do dive shop promotions?
Yes, we partner with dive shops to create unique trips and experiences for our network of divers.
What is the MOQ for Scuba Snaps?
We require minimum orders of 50 units.
How long does it take to ship?
It varies by country, but we target 3-4 weeks from order date.
Do you do dive shop promotions?
Yes, we partner with dive shops to create unique trips and experiences for our network of divers.
What is the MOQ for Scuba Snaps?
We require minimum orders of 50 units.
How long does it take to ship?
It varies by country, but we target 3-4 weeks from order date.
Do you do dive shop promotions?
Yes, we partner with dive shops to create unique trips and experiences for our network of divers.