DIVING GLOSSARY · Equipment
BCD
Buoyancy control device: equipment with an inflatable chamber used as part of a diver’s buoyancy system.
Explore the idea in context
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Know your equipment
Understanding the BCD
Recognise the role of a buoyancy control device.
Read lesson →Diving with a buddy
Equipment familiarity with a buddy
Explain why equipment differences should be discussed.
Read lesson →Introductory definition · Instructor review pending.