National Academy of Scuba Educators
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The National Academy of Scuba Educators, also known as NASE Worldwide, is a recreational scuba
training organization. Recently, NASE has re-launched its image and developed new standards and practices. The NASE website is http://www.naseworldwide.org/. According to their website, NASE's experience covers not only recreational scuba diving
, but also technical
and cave diving
. The agency was created in Texas in 1982.
Scuba
Scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. It may also refer to:* Scuba diving, the use of a self-contained breathing set to stay underwater for periods of time* Scuba set, the equipment used to do scuba diving...
training organization. Recently, NASE has re-launched its image and developed new standards and practices. The NASE website is http://www.naseworldwide.org/. According to their website, NASE's experience covers not only recreational scuba diving
Recreational diving
Recreational diving or sport diving is a type of diving that uses SCUBA equipment for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment. In some diving circles, the term "recreational diving" is used in contradistinction to "technical diving", a more demanding aspect of the sport which requires greater levels...
, but also technical
Technical diving
Technical diving is a form of scuba diving that exceeds the scope of recreational diving...
and cave diving
Cave diving
Cave diving is a type of technical diving in which specialized equipment is used to enable the exploration of caves which are at least partially filled with water. In the United Kingdom it is an extension of the more common sport of caving, and in the United States an extension of the more common...
. The agency was created in Texas in 1982.