Snorkeling

Snorkeling (British spelling: snorkelling) is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. Using this equipment allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods of time with relatively little effort. It is a popular recreational activity, particularly at tropical resort and scu... more

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Kiribati (pronounced /ˈkɪərɨbæs/ ( listen) KIRR-i-bas; Gilbertese: [ˈkiɾibas]), officially the Republic of Kiribati, is an island nation located in the central...

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