Last Update : Tuesday 23 January, 2001 0:14 AM
Last Update : Tuesday 23 January, 2001 0:14 AM |
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Possible Dangers form Marine Tourism Dangers from Travelling
When Going Diving
- The most frightening danger is being hit by a boat or being cut by the boat’s propeller blades. This incident happened every year. Most were harm to death. The prevention is do not definitely swim near the boat while it is running. Every time coming up from the water, count the number of people before starting the engine.
- If you go snorkeling with a long-tail boat, choose dive spots that there are not too many tourists. Always take good care of yourself when diving in areas that there are scooters, speedboats, or other water sports.
- Every time we go diving, we always get some injuries from the boat, especially when getting on and off the (long-tail) boat. Sometimes pulling or pushing up may cause our skin scrape against the boat or barnacles till you get wounds. Sometimes you may fall and your shoulder comes undone. If you are a woman without that much strength, you should use the boat that has a ladder for easier climbing up.
- When floating in the sea, do not hang with the boat or hold the anchor’s rope. It can be dangerous in various forms.
Dangers on Diving
Do not absolutely dive alone either snorkeling or SCUBA diving. Do have a friend with you. Do not negligent. There has been a man diving in the water of only 2 meters deep, but he was swept away into the sea by a strong current. It had to take a boat to pick him up. Please dive in the time and place that the superintendent prescribes. If you are not sure, please ask. If you go snorkeling, please wear the life jacket. Do not just hold it because it can be slipped off.
- On going SCUBA diving, you have to strictly act accordingly to the rules. You have to have a diving card. Do not try to learn by yourself. When there is an emergency case, shout to tell others. Do not panic. You may get so tired and worn out.
- Choose the right time to dive. Avoid strong waves and currents (Look at the current timetable or ask a professional). Do not take a risk diving in a beautiful but dangerous place. Safety always comes first.
- If you are flown away by a current, do not swim counter to the current because you will get tired very easily. Hurry to tell others and float follow the current until the boat comes and picks you up.
- Always count the number of your friends after diving. Try to stick to the group; do not separate alone.
- All of animals in the sea do not want to harm or attack human beings to feed. When you face them, you may get out of the way, but do not so afraid that you swim away without conscious. It may happen other dangers.
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