With the popularity of this sport, many scuba diving certification centers and programs have emerged in recent years. There are nearly 2,000 professional scuba diving centers in the United States alone. The first thing you need to do before joining the program is to check each center to find out which one is best for you.

Open Water Diver Certification:

You must be at least 15 years old to receive an Open Water Diver certification. Most open water certificates allow you to dive without a coach [if the charter does not mandate]. There is also a Junior Open Water Diver certification for people aged 10 to 15. Almost every center recommends that you be healthy before getting certified. Some centers may even require you to obtain a medical certificate before registering for a certification program. You also need to know how to swim because you do…

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