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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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September 10, 2025 by HAL
During a rescue training, a diver almost needed rescue themselves. The instructor noticed their gas supply was low due to not monitoring it. This happened because the divers were focused on their task and overlooked safety checks like gas levels. Stress and unfamiliar equipment increased their gas consumption. The situation highlights the importance of situational […]
March 5, 2025 by HAL
Developing good situational awareness (SA) is the most important skill for divers. SA involves not only perceiving and processing information but also projecting what that information means for the future. For instance, divers may see a spool of line coming loose but fail to address it, thinking it is unimportant. Building mental models helps divers […]
January 30, 2025 by HAL
The story of a lost dive fin highlights the importance of situational awareness in scuba diving. A student diver impulsively chased after his fallen fin, neglecting safety protocols. His instructor had to balance ensuring the group’s safety while rescuing the diver. Both diver and instructor became fixated on the immediate problem instead of considering the […]
October 25, 2024 by HAL
Stepping up your scuba diving game may involve moving from recreational diving to technical diving. This transition allows you to explore deeper waters beyond the 130-foot limit, including caves and wrecks. If you often feel comfortable at current recreational depths, have good buoyancy control, and display situational awareness, you might be ready for this challenge. […]
August 27, 2024 by HAL
When unexpected challenges arise during a dive, situational awareness and teamwork are crucial for safety. In one dive, conditions worsened, and the leader made the wise choice to abort the dive. One diver struggled with a down current, but by recognizing the problem, finning harder, and asking for help from a buddy, he was able […]
June 19, 2024 by HAL
Lack of gas while diving can be fatal, often due to a lack of gas monitoring. Complacency with gas management can lead to dangerous situations, and maintaining situational awareness is crucial, even in routine dives. Read the entire article at www.thehumandiver.com
March 15, 2024 by HAL
Situational awareness in diving is crucial for safety, as attention is limited. To increase awareness, it’s important to focus on one task at a time, delegate tasks among team members, and ask questions to enhance understanding. Five exercises can help improve situational awareness, including multitasking demonstrations and scenario-based training. It’s essential to slow down, process […]
March 5, 2024 by HAL
Situational awareness is crucial for safe diving. Avoid distractions by focusing on one task at a time. Training exercises can enhance awareness, like juggling tasks or noticing new details in familiar settings. Scenario-based training and thorough debriefings help teams stay alert underwater. Encourage a habit of constant vigilance to boost safety. Read the article
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