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5 Safety Tips When You Wreck Dive in PNG

(Screencap from Youtube) PNG is home to the most amazing wreck dive sites in the world such as the B-17F Black Jack aircraft wreck, Mitsubishi Zero wreck, and Deep Pete wreck, to name a few. Exploring the wrecks in the country is a fun and memorable experience, but it can be dangerous, too, as wreck diving, in general, has its own risks. Even experienced divers are prone to these risks so it is important to take caution when taking the plunge inside these historic sites. With that said, here are some safety tips you should keep in mind when exploring wreck sites in PNG. Check Your Diving Equipment Wreck penetration is a special form of diving, and as such, it requires special gears to perform the activity. A full-length wetsuit, spare air, cutting tool, reel & line, and underwater flashlight are only a few of the standard equipment you should have when wreck diving. Always check that your gear is optimal and in excellent working condition. If not, get it fixed before