Absolutely- don't even consider doing this without training. Luckily our PADI Discover Scuba Diving program makes this easy for beginners. ​Scuba diving is one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences a human can have, but it also requires more careful training than most sports. Humans are not naturally equipped to breathe underwater; you need specialized scuba diving equipment (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) to do this, and that means you must learn how