How do you snorkel for beginners?

BEGINNER SNORKELING TIPS FOR FIRST-TIMERS
  1. Don't go alone. ...
  2. Make sure your goggles fit. ...
  3. Make sure your fins fit too! ...
  4. Snorkeling is more floating than swimming. ...
  5. Make sure to keep your snorkel above water. ...
  6. Relax. ...
  7. Don't touch anything.




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But the truth is that while snorkeling is a very enjoyable and easy sport, without some basic skills, good equipment, and knowledge about the dangers and conditions of the ocean, a first time snorkeling experience can be a bit miserable, scary, and potentially dangerous.

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Don't Touch Coral While Snorkeling
Whenever someone touches the corals with their hands, they unintentionally disrupt the protective mucous layer that contains its microbiome, similar to the one we have in our gut. Inflicting damage or removing the coral's mucous layer can severely hamper its health and well-being.

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All you really need is a snorkel, mask, and fins. That's it! Although, if you're snorkeling in cooler waters like California or higher UV areas such as Southern Florida and the Bahamas, you may want to consider wetsuits, rashguards, and reef-safe sunblock as well.

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Here are 5 tips that help me get through my fear and enjoy the fish:
  1. I use my own snorkeling equipment, when possible. No, I'm not a germaphobe. ...
  2. Snorkel with a buddy. ...
  3. Stay close to the shore. ...
  4. Wear a life jacket. ...
  5. BREATHE.


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Choppy waters are not ideal for snorkeling, especially; if you're not a proficient swimmer. Wavy waters will bounce you around, and you'll experience diminished underwater visibility because of increased moving debris and sand. Waves also influence the ease and safety of getting in and out of the waters.

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Water can enter the snorkel and face mask in a variety of ways. This is normal and should not be a cause for concern. You can blow out the water through the snorkel if you feel any discomfort. If the face mask is full of water, you can tilt your head back to allow the water to drain out.

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