Index of underwater diving: S

Two divers wearing lightweight demand helmets stand back-to-back on an underwater platform holding on to the railings. The photo also shows the support vessel above the surface in the background.
Surface-supplied divers riding a stage to the underwater workplace

The following index is provided as an overview of and topical guide to underwater diving: Links to articles and redirects to sections of articles which provide information on each topic are listed with a short description of the topic. When there is more than one article with information on a topic, the most relevant is usually listed, and it may be cross-linked to further information from the linked page or section.

Underwater diving can be described as all of the following:

  • A human activity – intentional, purposive, conscious and subjectively meaningful sequence of actions. Underwater diving is practiced as part of an occupation, or for recreation, where the practitioner submerges below the surface of the water or other liquid for a period which may range between seconds to order of a day at a time, either exposed to the ambient pressure or isolated by a pressure resistant suit, to interact with the underwater environment for pleasure, competitive sport, or as a means to reach a work site for profit or in the pursuit of knowledge, and may use no equipment at all, or a wide range of equipment which may include breathing apparatus, environmental protective clothing, aids to vision, communication, propulsion, maneuverability, buoyancy control and safety equipment, and tools for the task at hand.

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Sc–Sd

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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  • Sladen Suit – Early British military drysuit
  • Sling (rigging) – Rope, webbing, wire or chain used to support a load for lifting
  • Sling cylinder – An independent scuba set carried clipped to the side of a scuba diver's harness
  • Slingshot valve – Dual outlet scuba cylinder valve with Y-shape body

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

  • Snag-line search – Use of a taut line towed across the search area to catch on the target
  • Snell's law, also known as Law of refraction – Formula for refraction angles
  • Snoopy loop, also known as ranger band – Rubber band made from inner tube
  • Snorkel – Tube for breathing face down at the surface of the water
  • Snorkel mask – Breathing apparatus for surface swimming
  • Snorkeling – Swimming while inhaling through a snorkel
  • Snorkeling vest, also known as snorkelling vest – Personal buoyancy aid for use while snorkeling
  • Snuba – Limited depth airline breathing apparatus towed by the diver

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

Su

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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Section contents: Top of section, Sa–Sb, Sc–Sd, Se, Sh, Si–Sj, Sk, Sl, Sm, Sn, So, Sp–Sr, St, Su, Sw, Sy

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