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Dive equipment

The most important piece of dive equipment is SCUBA equipment. This allows a diver to breathe underwater. SCUBA life support consists of a regulator and one or more diving cylinders. It can also include a rebreather which is a closed circuit device.

Divers also use dive equipment for navigation and taking measurements. A compass allows a diver to navigate. Other pieces of measurement equipment include watches and dive computers.

Dive equipment also includes diving accessories. A camera with waterproof housing allows a diver to take pictures while underwater. Some divers feel safer bringing a knife to protect against underwater threats. However, the chances of being attacked by an animal while diving are small, so carrying a knife is not usually recommended.

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