Sport - Scuba Diving

the practice of diving underwater without the use of breathing apparatus

Freitauchen

the activity of underwater diving in water-filled caves using specialized equipment

Höhlentauchen

the practice of diving beyond recreational limits using specialized equipment and techniques

technisches Tauchen

a type of scuba diving where the diver is moved around by currents, allowing the water's flow to carry the diver along

Drift-Tauchen

a type of scuba diving where the diver dives underwater at night using specialized lights

Nachttauchen

a type of scuba diving where the diver explores sunken ships and other underwater structures

Wracktauchen

a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

Dekompressionskrankheit

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

Meeresleben

the duration a diver spends underwater during a single dive, typically measured from descent to ascent

Bodenzeit

to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment

tauchen

to swim under water with a hollow tube called snorkel through which one can breathe

schnorcheln

a physical underwater activity where individuals swim near the water's surface using a snorkel

Schnorcheln

device that reduces the pressure of the air supply to breathable levels and delivers it to the diver underwater

Taucherregler

*** a gas cylinder used to store and transport high pressure gas used in diving operations

Tauchflasche

a device that recycles air, extending dive time while conserving gas

Tauchrebreather

a method of providing oxygen to divers underwater on demand to treat decompression sickness or other diving-related injuries

Bedarfsventil-Oxigen-Therapie

(diving equipment) a removable plastic or rubber device worn in the mouth to protect the teeth and jaws while using scuba equipment

Mundstück

a hollow tube used by swimmers and divers to breathe while their face is submerged underwater

Schnorchel

a device used by divers that allows them to breathe underwater

Aqualung

a belt worn by divers to help them stay balanced and not float too much underwater

Gewichtsgürtel