{"id":473,"date":"2019-09-18T19:12:04","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T19:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/?p=473"},"modified":"2019-09-18T19:12:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T19:12:04","slug":"a-quick-guide-to-scuba-diving-in-berkeley-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/a-quick-guide-to-scuba-diving-in-berkeley-california\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to Scuba Diving in Berkeley, California"},"content":{"rendered":"
While Berkeley, California is known for the University of California Berkeley, it\u2019s also a great place to go scuba diving. Weather in Berkeley<\/a><\/strong> averages around 70 degrees Fahrenheit all year which makes it a great place to explore the outdoors as well as plant and fish life underwater.<\/p>\n There are other benefits to scuba diving such as:<\/p>\n If you end up loving scuba diving in Berkeley, you may want to research other places you can scuba dive and take an excursion or professional scuba classes<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n If it\u2019s your first-time scuba diving or you\u2019re doing it while on vacation, you are likely renting your equipment but if you fall in love with the adventure and want to further your passion more permanently, it\u2019s a good idea to purchase your own gear.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s where you can purchase scuba gear around Berkeley:<\/p>\n To properly be ready for your scuba adventure, you\u2019ll need to wear a swimsuit or trunks with a full-body scuba rash guard, flippers, eye goggles, and have a breathing tank. If you want to keep your hair out of your face, you might consider wearing a swim cap or pulling your hair back in a ponytail.<\/p>\n Wetsuits and rash guards come in various thicknesses based on how cool the water is going to be so you may want to test the water temperature before you purchase your suit to make sure you get one that will keep you warm.<\/p>\n Here is a list of the top wetsuit brands:<\/p>\n Like in most places, you will need to get a license or go through an instructor-led class before you enter an underwater adventure. This class will help you be prepared when you enter the water, teach you how to use your gear, show you how to properly dive into the water backward, and give you instruction on what to do should you encounter a dangerous species.<\/p>\n\n
Scuba diving gear<\/h2>\n
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Do you need a scuba diving license to go?<\/h2>\n
Precautions you should take while scuba diving<\/h2>\n