Ionian Dive Center

Over 70% Of The Earth'S Surface Is Covered With Water. The Allure And Mystery Of The Underwater World Has Inspired The Human Imagination Since Prehistory, From The Mythological Monsters Described By Seafaring People, To The Science Fiction Of Jules Verne And The Modern Underwater Adventures In Hollywood Films. Breath-Hold Diving, Dangerous Though It Can Be, Has Been Used To Collect Pearls, Sponges And Valuable Commodities From The Sea Floor For Many Generations Advances In Underwater Exploration Began Nearly Three Centuries Ago Using Diving Bells And Large Cumbersome Sealed Suits Using Pumped Air From The Surface. Only Very Recently Advances In Technology And Mechanics Have Allowed People To Visit This Domain Safely For Exploration Using Comfortable, Self-Contained Air Delivery Systems. Today, Scuba Diving Is Accessible To Almost Anyone With Only A Modest Investment In Equipment. Anywhere You Want To Dive You Can Usually Find A Dive Shop Near-At-Hand To Rent Tanks, Go On A Guided Dive With A Master Diver, Take A Chartered Boat Or Just Strap On The Tanks And Swim Out From The Shore Scuba Dining Is An Amazing Feeling And Is As Close As A Person Can Get To Being Weightless Without Going Into Space.