Things You'll Need:
- Working diving equipment
- Dive computer
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Step 1
Learn how to dive safely and breathe properly from a licensed scuba instructor. Breathing and oxygen usage are very important factors when diving. Stay calm while diving, so that you will use less oxygen. Do not ascend too quickly. You should be a certified scuba diver before scuba diving on your own.
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Step 2
Get a dive computer that monitors the nitrogen levels in your blood. This will tell you how long you can stay down safely.
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Step 3
Use your fins so that you use less energy. This way, you will need to breathe less air and therefore be able to stay down longer.
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Step 4
Keep your body fit. Body fat adds buoyancy, which means you have to add more weight on your dive belt. In addition, the more in shape you are, the better you will be able to swim. A strong diver will use less energy, which means less oxygen.
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Step 5
Stay hydrated and rested. The air in your tank is very dry to keep the tank from rusting. In addition, you will sweat from using up energy during your dive. Being fatigued can also result in cramps, exhaustion and other problems.
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Step 6
Remember that the deeper in the water you go, the shorter the time you can stay down. Go deep enough to have a good time and experience some of the beautiful things the ocean has to offer, but keep your mind on safety as well.
