scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
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The Philippine government has designated the roughly 260-square-mile area an economic development zone, pitching the bay’s tropical beaches and scuba diving on World War II shipwrecks to tourists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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
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
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
Nobody would make up scuba diving to be their favorite hobby if it wasn’t so.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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