Why is snorkeling difficult?
Why is snorkeling difficult? Anxiety, leaking or fogging mask, uncomfortable fins and water flooding your snorkel can all make the activity a bit miserable or even potentially dangerous for you. So here are a few tips that will help you avoid the most common beginner mistakes and enjoy snorkeling to the fullest.
Is snorkeling hard for non-swimmers?
Essentially, snorkeling is a surface sport that involves mostly floating and requires very little (if any) actual swimming. Plenty of non-swimmers snorkel all the time, still, it's important that you know how to do it right and prepare a bit ahead of time.
What not to touch while snorkeling?
Don't Touch Coral While Snorkeling
Whenever someone touches the corals with their hands, they unintentionally disrupt the protective mucous layer that contains its microbiome, similar to the one we have in our gut. Inflicting damage or removing the coral's mucous layer can severely hamper its health and well-being.