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How SCUBA Works

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Scuba diving requires seven different pieces of equipment. Learn more about scuba diving and scuba diving equipment in this HowStuffWorks video.

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How SCUBA Works

How SCUBA Works (1:06)

To dive, you'll need seven pieces of equipment: fins, weights, tanks, a regulator, a pair of gauges, a bouyancy vest, and a mask. Learn more about scuba diving and scuba equipment in this HowStuffWorks video.

River Research

River Research (0:54)

From the archives of Discovery: Exploring a river can be an exhilarating and rewarding adventure. Learn more about rivers.

River Rafters 2

River Rafters 2 (2:12)

From the archives of Discovery: Exploring a river can be an exhilarating and rewarding adventure. Learn more about rivers.

River Rafters 3

River Rafters 3 (2:24)

From the archives of Discovery: Exploring a river can be an exhilarating and rewarding adventure. Learn more about rivers.

Scuba Divers on the Water's Surface

Scuba Divers on the Water's Surface (1:33)

From the archives of Discovery: Watch as these two divers linger at the surface of the water, preparing to take a dive. Learn more about scuba diving.

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World of Sharks: Scuba Muffler

World of Sharks: Scuba Muffler (1:33)

This clip from Discovery Channel's "World of Sharks" highlights the scuba muffler, an invention designed to diminish the size and sound of carbon dioxide bubbles during exhalation. This enables a diver to film his subject at closer distances.

Hyperspeed: Hyperspeeed on Water

Hyperspeed: Hyperspeeed on Water (0:57)

If being in the water slows you down, then rise out of the water. In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Hyperspeed," discover the principles behind a hydroplane. A hydroplane is one of the fastest boats on Earth.

Olympic Swimmers 4

Olympic Swimmers 4 (0:47)

From the archives of Discovery: Watch these Olympic swimmers as they practice for the competition. Learn more about Olympic swimmers in this video.

Olympic Swimmers 2

Olympic Swimmers 2 (0:45)

From the archives of Discovery: Watch these Olympic swimmers as they practice for the competition. Learn more about Olympic swimmers in this video.

Olympic Swimmers 1

Olympic Swimmers 1 (0:49)

From the archives of Discovery: Watch these Olympic swimmers as they practice for the competition. Learn more about Olympic swimmers in this video.

Kayak Racers Celebrate

Kayak Racers Celebrate (0:35)

In this video from the archives of Discovery, learn all about kayaks as you watch a celebration of a kayak race victory.

Scuba Divers and a Shark 2

Scuba Divers and a Shark 2 (0:47)

Watch as these scuba divers have a close-up encounter with a shark in this video from the archives of Discovery.

Scuba Divers See a Shark

Scuba Divers See a Shark (0:47)

In this clip from the archives of Discovery, discover the pros and cons of the booming shark tourism industry.

Divers Entering a River

Divers Entering a River (0:46)

Two scuba divers suit up and enter a river. How do they decide what to wear? Find out in this clip from the archives of Discovery.

Divers Petting a Manatee

Divers Petting a Manatee (0:46)

In this clip from the archives of Discovery, a group of divers meets and pets some friendly manatees.