The underwater world

Seventy per cent of the Earth's surface is ocean, and most of it has never been seen by a human eye. Scuba diving is the most popular way for ordinary people to visit it: no special strength or athletic ability, just the right training, the right equipment and a sense of curiosity.

This course is a gentle first look. By the end you will know how scuba diving works, what the equipment does and what learning to dive involves, so you can decide whether it is for you.