The nation finding peace underwater

PO1 Tony Holland A Cincinnati Police Officer taught Me how to "Freestyle" Dive. Truly a Blessing and a Passion. When You're Stationed in Hawaii and Diego Garcia, Got Plenty of Use Out of It.

..."Freediving – diving on a breath-hold, without scuba gear – has boomed in popularity in Cape Town over the past decade, even before the Oscar-winning documentary film My Octopus Teacher showcased the Great African Seaforest, which extends along South Africa's west coast to Namibia. On a day with decent water visibility, freedivers can be seen wading in and out of the shallows, their extra-long fins – for energy-efficient movement – tucked underarm. Cold water enthusiasts brave the ocean in just a bathing suit and weight belt, while most opt for thick wetsuits, gloves, socks and hoods. Some divers can hold their breath for seven minutes, others are building up from a few seconds."...

PO1 Tony Holland thanks for sharing.