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Scuba News
September 24, 2025 by HAL
Instructors need to help students develop situation awareness when diving. This means understanding surroundings and predicting future outcomes. Start with basic skills to build confidence. Watch for signs of students being overloaded with tasks. Use debriefs to help students focus on what they need to improve.
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August 5, 2025 by HAL
Beginner divers need to build situation awareness (SA) for safety. SA involves three levels: perception, comprehension, and projection. To improve SA, divers should plan their dive, communicate with buddies, and stay engaged with their environment. Managing stress is crucial, as a calm mind helps improve awareness. After diving, reflect on what happened to learn for […]
April 22, 2025 by HAL
Losing situation awareness while diving can lead to dangerous situations. It means not paying attention to important details around you. This happens when divers get too focused on one task, fail to communicate, or do not follow safety procedures. Improving situation awareness involves practicing skills, holding team briefings, and conducting debriefings after dives. Always ask […]
January 14, 2025 by HAL
Awareness of surroundings is crucial for divers. A student’s impulsive decision to chase a lost fin during a training dive led to a chaotic situation. Both the student and instructor became fixated on the task at hand, which resulted in overlooking safety considerations. This incident highlights the importance of structured debriefing to understand decision-making and […]
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