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Home > Health & Medicine > Health Resources > 7 Mistakes Divers Make & How to Avoid Them

7 Mistakes Divers Make & How to Avoid Them

DAN’s Smart Guide to Safe Diving

  • Learn safety guidelines
  • Become conscientious and responsible divers
  • Prepare smarter so we can enjoy our dives

Here are the top seven mistakes to avoid:

  • Neglecting Health and Fitness
  • Neglecting Proper Gear Maintenance
  • Insufficient Dive Planning
  • Lack of Buoyancy Control
  • Diving Beyond Your Training
  • Running Out of Air
  • Not Taking Personal Responsibility
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