Whilst its not illegal to dive alone, it doesnt mean you should. Whilst you can scuba dive by yourself, you learn in your scuba diver training about the dangers of diving alone. All diver training is taught on the buddy system. This means that divers should always dive in pairs for safety.

Is it illegal to scuba dive by yourself?

Technically, or by the letter of the law - or however you want to phrase it, it is possible to dive alone. There are no scuba police to stop you and some people do dive alone. However, in scuba certification classes, one of the main scuba safety rules is to never dive alone.

How deep do commercial divers dive?

Today, most sat diving is conducted between 65 feet and 1,000 feet. Decompression from these depths takes approximately one day per 100 feet of seawater plus a day. A dive to 650 feet would take approximately eight days of decompression.

Can you scuba solo?

Scuba diving solo is common for many underwater photographers, but to try this on your own youll need the proper training and scuba gear. Solo diving once only existed in the realm of technical diving, along with public-safety divers, scientists, underwater photographers, hunters and other highly specialized breeds.

Do PADI certifications expire?

No, your certification will not expire. As an PADI Open Water Diver, your certification is good for life. If you do not actively participate in scuba for an extended period of time, however, its a good idea to refresh your skills through the PADI ReActivate class.

What do I do if I dont have a PADI card?

If your dive center or instructor does not have your card, please contact the customer service department in your region: PADI Americas: customerservice@padi.com.

What is the maximum depth you can breathe off your buddies alternate air source?

The review found that a 1.7-cubic-foot (0.24 L) bottle had sufficient air to get the reviewing diver from 45 feet (14 m) to the surface; a 3-cubic-foot (0.4 L) bottle from a depth of 70 feet (21 m); and a 6-cubic-foot (0.8 L) bottle from the maximum reviewed depth of 132 feet (40 m), which is the maximum depth