Under the sea
The land has been the main area where human has activities all the time, however the ocean which covers 70% of the earth is where we`re always curious about. We not only want to know what is under the sea but also want to have a glance at it. The only way we can achieve this goal is diving. As diving became one of the popular outdoor activities in Taiwan, people are no longer afraid of the big blue but discover this marvelous sea world by plunging into it.

By carrying the air cylinder or not, we can divide this sport into two kinds: Scuba diving and Snorkeling Diving. With air cylinders, Scuba Diving can dive much deeper and stay longer in the water. And the Snorkeling Diving will just linger around the surface of the sea. In Both ways you can see the amazing living beings under the sea and that is totally a new world that you have never seen before.

Equipment:
In general, the equipments of Snorkeling Diving are mask, snorkel, wetsuit, bootees. For advancers, the fins and gloves can assist to dive deeper. And for those who don`t know how to swim, the life vest is necessary. Equipments of Scuba diving are air cylinder, regulator, weight belt, BCD control, and gauges.

Where to dive:
The northern area : Yeliou, Heping Island, Badouzih, Longdong , Keelung Islet
The eastern area : Shihtiping, Shihyusan, Siaoyeliou
The southern area : Wanli Tong, Houbi hu, South Bay, Maobitou, Chuanfanshih
Off-shore islands : Lanyu ( Orchid island) , Lyudao (Green island ). Penghu islands, Siiao Liouciou

Warnings
1. Always get essential training before you dive.
2. Never dive alone.
3. Collect information of weather and marine facies. If you`re going to some places new, go with someone who know about it.
4. Check and re-check your diving equipments.
5. Be aware with your own condition and any changes under the sea.
6. People have epilepsy, asthma or other illnesses related to lungs, ears, nose and heart are not suitable for diving. Please have a complete health examination before you go diving.
7. Never dive if you`re ailing or after taking medicine and alcohol.

Links
Diving Club
水世界潛水
亞潮潛水俱樂部
東北角潛水客棧
LA潛水訓練中心
發現者潛水中心
台灣潛水企業有限公司
墾丁潛水教育訓練中心
乖巧鯊潛水訓練中心
蓬萊潛水

Association
中華潛水推廣協會
潛游頻道