DIVING GLOSSARY · Underwater science
Ambient light
Light already present in the environment, rather than added by a torch or strobe.
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Underwater science
Light and colour underwater
Understand why underwater colour and brightness change.
Read lesson →Planning your dive
Understanding visibility
Explain why a visibility estimate needs context.
Read lesson →Introductory definition · Instructor review pending.