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In the homes, archaeologists have discovered loose pearls and diving weights, which the free divers used to quickly drop down to the seabed while relying only on their held breath.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

Swimmers and waders accounted for 26 percent of attacks, while the remaining bites were divided among snorkelers, free divers, body surfers and scuba divers.

From New York Times • Dec. 25, 2021

Scuba and free divers are constantly negotiating the effects of pressure in order to experience enjoyable, safe, and productive dives.

From Textbooks • Dec. 1, 2021

In an interview, See says she was inspired to write the book when she spied a magazine piece about the haenyeo, a subculture of free divers on the Korean island of Jeju.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2021

In most fishing tournaments and rodeos, free divers and tank divers compete in separate categories.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2018