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Snorkeling is a fun recreational activity that allows you to enjoy beautiful underwater sea life without heavy equipment or training. Typically, the only equipment you need to use when snorkeling is some diving fins, a mask, and the snorkel tube. When purchasing a mask and snorkel, you have to be sure to get a properly-fitted …

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If you have heard about full face snorkel masks, you know they are supposed to be more comfortable and allow you a larger field of view. But a few isolated incidents in Hawaii in 2018 raised concerns over the safety of these masks. A well-designed full face mask is not dangerous as long as the …

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The fit of your snorkel mask makes a huge impact on the quality of your snorkeling experience. While finding the right mask can be tricky, there are some specific things you can do to find the perfect fit for your face shape.  Use a sizing guide to figure out general sizing. Try snorkel masks on …

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Low impact exercises are very beneficial during pregnancy. Snorkeling is not only low impact, it also is done in a comfortable weightless condition. So can or should pregnant women snorkel? Pregnant women can safely snorkel until the mid third trimester. Low impact exercises like snorkeling are great for physical and mental health. Pregnant snorkelers should …

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