How much closer and larger do objects appear underwater?
25% closer and 1/3 larger.
What is turbidity?
Suspended particles.
What is turbidity’s greatest impact on divers?
Loss of visibility.
How much denser is water than air?
800 times denser.
How much faster do sound waves move in water?
4 times faster.
How does sound arrive differently underwater?
Sound arrives at each ear simultaneously underwater, making it difficult to determine direction.
How much faster does water conduct heat away from the body than air?
25 times faster than air.
When do you need thermal protection in water?
Anytime the water is colder than 30 C/86 F
What is an abrupt temperature change in water called?
Thermoclines.