scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
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A thematic cousin, “Black Coral” by Mr. Stills, centers on how scuba diving becomes more spiritually rewarding the deeper you go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
He soon began teaching scuba diving there and started the field-collecting that ultimately led to his career in African art.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
McLaren said he has never been put off scuba diving by the prospect of a jellyfish sting but he can understand why swimmers might be nervous.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, the foreign ministry in Rome has said.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
And, perhaps most important, he would forever be known as the father of scuba diving.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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