scuba diving
scuba diving, swimming done underwater with a self-contained underwater-breathing apparatus. See underwater diving.
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Article Title:
scuba diving
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
07 November 2026
Access Date:
November 13, 2026