scuba diving
Americannoun
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Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
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The bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been located, officials have confirmed to the BBC.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Let’s say my friends and I want to go scuba diving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Tourism to the Philippines accounts for almost 10 percent of the country's GDP, mainly generated from people seeking sand, sea, surf and scuba diving.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
The newest version of Sora adds sound effects and dialogue to videos, depicting Olympic gymnastic routines, scuba diving and other activities.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025
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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