Today's reliable, sophisticated equipment has made scuba diving safer and more accessible than ever before. Yet the need still remains for expert instruction in this fascinating and exhilarating sport. The Complete Scuba Diving Guide takes the diver through all stages of training, from the first snorkel to the excitement of diving in different parts of the world. Chapters include information on: what to consider before taking up the sport; equipment; the physics of diving; the first dive; types of diving; underwater photography; marine archaeology; advanced diving; associated skills; diving around the world.