Archive for April, 2010
Off the western coast of California and Mexico, vicious swarms of squid have recently attacked divers! The Humboldt squid, also known as red devils, are normally active at depths far below the surface. However, the squid have started swimming closer to the surface of late, and swarms of the aggressive cephalopods have attacked divers. While there haven’t been any fatalities as of yet, several divers have reported horror stories of being attacked by a squid, which attaches itself to their scuba tank or diver’s mask, and attempts to pull them under. While the animals are aggressive, its their hunger that drives them to such behavior. Once finding an object is inedible, in general, the squid will give up their attack.
Many divers have fled the water to avoid being attacked by the squid, which seem to accumulate near the surface in larger numbers during the nighttime hours. However, some brave divers continue to enter the water for a once in a lifetime experience. If you are one of those adventurous souls, be sure to equip yourself with diving knives.
Enjoy the relaxing sport of scuba diving. Before anyone can plunge in this activity though, one must learn first all the types of dive equipment that divers use for safety measures. The scuba tank or cylinder contains the oxygen needed for breathing underwater. A regulator controls the pressure of the air coming from the tank. Each tank can contain up to 3000 PSI of pressure. When renting gear it is advisable to bring your own regulator.
A diving mask gives divers a better view of the underwater world. Make sure the mask fits your face snugly. The best way to know is to try putting one on without strapping it. By inhaling air and using only the suction grip of the rubber around your face, a good mask would not fall off easily.