scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
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You will not find these fish while scuba diving.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
The bodies of two Italians who drowned in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been brought to the surface, local officials have told the BBC.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
She said that he came off to her as “put-together,” a driven businessman and committed father who enjoyed hiking and scuba diving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
A 64-year-old woman died Saturday morning after scuba diving at a popular location off the coast of Catalina Island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
“I don’t do scuba diving for fun as a civilian. The majority of my diving has been in the Middle East.”
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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