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How to Avoid Ear Infections While Snorkeling?

By Jane van Harrewyn What preventative measures can we take to avoid ear infections while snorkeling? We will be snorkeling in Raja Ampat and I understand that ear infections are quite common when snorkeling in … Read more

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Have You Touched Fire Coral While Snorkeling?

If you have ever touched fire coral while snorkeling, please share your experience by commenting below. How much did it hurt? What happened to your skin? How long did it take to stop hurting and … Read more

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Cure for Fear of Snorkeling?

By Berrie – (Albany, GA)Does anyone have a cure for fear of snorkeling? As an avid boater I want to (in 2017) make the crossing from Florida to Bimini and Freeport. With the beautiful waters … Read more

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Skin Rash From Snorkeling?

By Brandy – (Charleston, SC)Can you get a skin rash from snorkeling? My husband and I recently went snorkeling in Bermuda and I came home with a rash that lasted nearly two weeks. I did … Read more

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Snorkeling For People With Physical Disabilities

By Jimmy – (Oahu, Hawaii)I wanted to share some info about snorkeling for people with physical disabilities. I had a spinal cord injury a long time ago. So long ago, in fact, that I think … Read more

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Lip Protection While Snorkeling?

By Danny – (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Do people use lip protection while snorkeling? We are new to snorkeling and last year we spent a lot of time snorkeling (and learning) at the resort we stayed at … Read more

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Face Skin Rash From Snorkeling Mask

By Richard – (Limburg, Belgium)My youngest son (28) who regularly goes on leave, has since his youth gotten a face skin rash from snorkeling in saltwater. Every time he uses a mask or swimming goggles, … Read more

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Seasick When Snorkeling Even With Dramamine

By AnonymousI get very seasick when I’m snorkeling, even with Dramamine. I also wear earplugs, just in case this has something to do with it. Is there anything I can do for this? Thank you! … Read more