Hawaii Snorkel Ban: Why Full Face Masks Aren’t Allowed

Sunset on a tropical beach with palm trees

Since most of Hawaii’s coastline features quiet, sheltered waters, snorkeling is a fantastic pastime. Unfortunately, many people suspect that their full-face snorkel masks cause carbon dioxide poisoning. The dangers of using full-face masks while snorkeling are severe and well documented; however, people still use them often without fully understanding the implications or knowing the snorkeling-related … Read more

Defogging: Why Snorkel Defogging Is Important To Safety

Woman snorkeling diving down into the water to reach the sand below

Snorkeling is a popular water activity that people of all ages can enjoy. However, if you don’t take the time to properly defog your snorkel mask, you’re likely to have a less-than-enjoyable experience. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s so important to defog your mask and provide some tips on how to do it … Read more

Dangers of Diving With a Full Face Snorkel Mask

Woman in a full face snorkel paddling to look for new sights

A mask is one of the most vital pieces of equipment for individuals interested in snorkeling and/or diving (free, scuba, etc.). Amongst the countless mask options available lies one that has become quite controversial due to its perceived safety concerns. While studies have shown that snorkeling-related injuries and deaths are more closely correlated to pre-existing … Read more