Snorkeling is the practice of swimming at the surface of a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. Combining these tools allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods of time with relatively little effort.

Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity, particularly at tropical resort destinations and many places recreational scuba divers venture. Snorkeling is also employed by scuba divers when near the surface, and search and rescue teams may snorkel as part of a water-based search.

The primary attraction of snorkeling is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting. This may include coral reefs and their denizens, such as fish, octopuses, starfish, sea urchins, and mollusks. Snorkeling in sandy areas may allow sighting of rays and various flatfish. Other organisms that can be seen while snorkeling include various forms of seaweed, jellyfish, sea turtles, and occasionally anything else which may be found in the ocean. Many of the organisms found in reef locations are vibrantly colored and very abundant, making for an engrossing experience.

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@yelyahwilliams tour essentials # 8: gas mask. hahaha a snorkeling mask might work too. haha
ruseriouskawen (Karen Toledo) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:27:26 -0000
@yelyahwilliams tour essentials # 8: gas mask. hahaha a snorkeling mask might work too. haha
Maldives: Snorkeling in the Maldives with kids | kids can travel http://bit.ly/3rEit8
radkamrin (Austina Thornley) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:21:54 -0000
Maldives: Snorkeling in the Maldives with kids | kids can travel http://bit.ly/3rEit8
snorkeling...definitely the COOLEST thing we've done yet! No pictures, though :( Just great memories
ToddTemaat (Todd Temaat) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:03:36 -0000
snorkeling...definitely the COOLEST thing we've done yet! No pictures, though :( Just great memories
is packing for a weekend trip on the tall ship tole mour! sailing, snorkeling... looking forward to it.
gwennoda (gwennoda) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:03:11 -0000
is packing for a weekend trip on the tall ship tole mour! sailing, snorkeling... looking forward to it.
Just posted: "Snorkeling – The Game" (http://twitthis.com/it7wcl)
anik11 (Anik1) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:01 -0000
Just posted: "Snorkeling – The Game" (http://twitthis.com/it7wcl)
@ecwright_28 time kayo. breathtaking ang view talaga. aww snorkeling's AWESOME. glad u had fun. enjoy kayo sa luau!! pig out to the max ;)
koolerbeans (Kristina Ann) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:22:47 -0000
@ecwright_28 time kayo. breathtaking ang view talaga. aww snorkeling's AWESOME. glad u had fun. enjoy kayo sa luau!! pig out to the max ;)

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