Cold water diving poses unique hazards due to how temperature affects our bodies and dive equipment. Experts from DAN weigh in on how to stay safe when diving in cold environments.
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Complacency leads a diver to start a dive with only reserve gas. It does not take long for the dive to spin out of control.
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