Dive in!  Aquatic adventures fun, but fitness a requirement Text
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wonder what it might be like to come face to face with a yellow
tang or a queen angelfish? Or to explore the intricate splendor
of coral reefs, underwater gardens or the skeleton of a sunken
ship? Scuba diving opens up an exciting new world where you are
immersed in tranquility and beauty unlike anything on land.
Though a certification can be earned in a few short weeks, there
are some health considerations anyone interested in diving
should investigate before embarking on an undersea adventure.
Fitness and health considerations  Dive Local  Southern Oregon
lakes and rivers provide opportunities for new and more
experienced divers. "You'd be surprised at the places you can
dive locally," says Todd Bingham, owner/instructor with Coral
Sea Scuba and Water Sports in Grants Pass. "We take students to
the Smith and Illinois rivers, usually somewhere calm where they
don't have to deal with a