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HOW TO DO  SNORKELING

          Imaging that you snorkel under the clear blue water, and you can see some turtles and clownfish swim through. Snorkeling is a popular activity, which is the practice of swimming underwater with a mask and a snorkel. Snorkelers can observe the underwater scenery and marine creature in tropical sea. Besides, snorkeling is the easiest way to enjoy swimming in the warm waters for adults and children. They can see an abundance of  fish and coral reefs. Therefore, tropical countries always attract thousands of adventure travelers going to snorkeling. Before exploring an amazing view of underwater, seeking for final destination, warming up and paying attention to instruction are essential steps.

Seeking For Final Destination

         Before heading for coastal, snorkelers have to search the final place as clear as possible. There are millions of marine species under water and various individual reef systems when visiting different places. Thus, selecting the destination is able to help tourists add expectation to the following trip. In Taiwan, Green Island is one of best places to snorkel. Its limpid and warm water attracts lots of tourists per year. Green Island also provides glorious coral reefs, colored with ivory, pink, purple and so on. Besides, between June and August, Green Island is recommended to be the wonderful resort to enjoy snorkeling under the sea. In addition, if you are the snorkeling enthusiast, the Great Barrier Reef, located in Australia, will be the best choice. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. When snorkeling, you’ll be stunned by its largest coral reef and various tropical marine species. As a result, deciding where to go can improve your anticipation to the trip.

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 Warming Up

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         When arriving at the destination, tourists shouldn’t be too quick to jump into water. Snorkelers need to warm up at first. This can prevent snorkelers from injury as well as promoting the effect of swimming. When snorkeling, you may easily get hurt without warming up in the proper way. Therefore, trying to focus on arms, shoulders and legs’ stretching, then you probably won’t get cramp and strain. Moreover, all snorkelers have to exercise at least 10 minutes. Forming a habit of warming up and stretching is important for both enjoyment and safety during snorkeling.

Paying Attention To Instructions  

         Finally, snorkelers have to pay attention to instructors’ directive. Instructors intend to provide travelers with the knowledge and training necessary to conduct safe information. Instructors will teach you the functions of every snorkeling gear. The equipment of snorkeling contains masks, fins, snorkels, and swimsuits. A snorkel mask allows having clear view underwater, while a snorkel helps to breathe air from the surface, and fins provides snorkelers to move with speed and power. Besides, instructors will ask you to check all the gears carefully. You have to make sure gears are in the well condition. For instance, before trying to enjoy the beautiful vision, you have to check out your mask properly, so that it won’t fog up. After acquiring these knowledges, you can experience the fun of snorkeling.

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          Snorkeling is a perfect recreation for swimmers and non-swimmers. Besides, it will be more interesting for you to invite your friends and family. All the members are able to catch a breathtaking sight of the marine landscape. After jumping into water with a mask, you can clearly see clownfish hiding in colorful reefs and a flock of tropical fish swimming through. Therefore, if you want to have a perfect experience of the first-time snorkeling, you shouldn’t ignore  searching for the beautiful coastal, warming up properly and listening carefully to instructors’ directives. By following these steps, you can have unforgettable snorkeling memory in your lifetime. 

                                                                  References

Great barrier reef Australia’s great natuenature wonder. (X Year). Retrieved from  http://www.greatbarrierreef.org/

Amazing Snorkeling Tips For Beginners That Will Make You Look Like a Pro( 2019) Retrieved from https://www.sandals.com/blog/snorkeling-tips-for-beginners/

A beginner guide to snorkeling ( 2019) Retrieved from https://www.divein.com/snorkeling/

Travel to Green Island in Taiwan(X year ) Retrieved from https://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/green-island-taiwan/

 

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