{"id":20645,"date":"2026-01-09T15:48:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?p=20645"},"modified":"2026-01-10T11:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:18:49","slug":"20645","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645","title":{"rendered":"What is the reality of Ishigaki Island water accident? How to enjoy snorkeling safely!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e79a6c8978a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%A7%E3%81%8A%E3%81%93%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%81%AE%E5%AE%9F%E4%BE%8B\" title=\"An example of a water accident in the sea of Ishigaki Island\">An example of a water accident in the sea of Ishigaki Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E4%BB%B6%E6%95%B0%E3%81%A8%E6%AD%BB%E4%BA%A1%E8%80%85%E6%95%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%8E%A8%E7%A7%BB\" title=\"Number of water accidents and fatalities\">Number of water accidents and fatalities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%81%AF%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%8D%E3%81%A6%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%86%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B\" title=\"Why do water accidents happen?\">Why do water accidents happen?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AB%E5%AF%BE%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%9F%A5%E8%AD%98%E4%B8%8D%E8%B6%B3\" title=\"Lack of knowledge about the sea\">Lack of knowledge about the sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E4%B8%8D%E8%89%AF\" title=\"equipment deficiency\">equipment deficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E6%A9%9F%E6%9D%90\" title=\"Snorkeling equipment\">Snorkeling equipment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB\" title=\"Mask + Snorkel\">Mask + Snorkel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\" title=\"Proper use of mask + snorkel\">Proper use of mask + snorkel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\" title=\"life jacket\">life jacket<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\" title=\"Proper use of life jackets\">Proper use of life jackets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3\" title=\"fin\">fin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\" title=\"Proper use of fins\">Proper use of fins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%82%92%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%93%E3%81%95%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\" title=\"To avoid water accidents\">To avoid water accidents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%82%92%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%8B\" title=\"Learn about the ocean\">Learn about the ocean<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E6%BD%AE%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C%EF%BC%88%E6%BA%80%E6%BD%AE%E3%83%BB%E5%B9%B2%E6%BD%AE%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Tidal currents (high and low tides)\">Tidal currents (high and low tides)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%EF%BC%88%E9%9B%A2%E5%B2%B8%E6%B5%81%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Reef current (rip current)\">Reef current (rip current)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E9%80%A3%E7%B5%A1%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5%E3%81%AE%E7%A2%BA%E4%BF%9D\" title=\"Ensure means of communication\">Ensure means of communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%B1%E9%99%BA%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9\" title=\"Hazardous marine organisms\">Hazardous marine organisms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%98%E3%83%93\" title=\"sea snake\">sea snake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%8F%E3%83%96%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B2\" title=\"northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)\">northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%82%AB%E3%83%84%E3%82%AA%E3%83%8E%E3%82%A8%E3%83%9C%E3%82%B7\" title=\"Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)\">Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%9F%E3%83%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B4\" title=\"luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)\">luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E3%81%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%92%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\" title=\"For safe snorkeling\">For safe snorkeling<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AB%E5%8F%82%E5%8A%A0%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\" title=\"Take a tour\">Take a tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E9%81%8A%E6%B3%B3%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%E5%86%85%E3%81%A7%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80\" title=\"Fun in the swimming area\">Fun in the swimming area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#1%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AFNG\" title=\"No snorkeling alone.\">No snorkeling alone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E3%81%AF%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\" title=\"take it easy\">take it easy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#PiPi%E3%81%AE%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AF%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%EF%BC%81\" title=\"Safety comes first on PiPi tours!\">Safety comes first on PiPi tours!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E5%85%A8%E5%93%A1%E3%81%8C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E6%95%91%E5%8A%A9%E5%93%A1%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E6%A0%BC%E4%BF%9D%E6%9C%89%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF\" title=\"All guides are certified water rescuers\">All guides are certified water rescuers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%82%82%E5%90%AB%E3%82%81%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E7%9D%80%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%B9%E5%BA%95\" title=\"Ensure that life jackets are worn, including by guides\">Ensure that life jackets are worn, including by guides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#PiPi%E7%8B%AC%E8%87%AA%E3%81%AE%E9%AB%98%E3%81%84%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E5%9F%BA%E6%BA%96\" title=\"PiPi&#039;s own high safety standards\">PiPi's own high safety standards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\" title=\"Recommended Snorkeling Tours\">Recommended Snorkeling Tours<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E8%A9%B1%E9%A1%8C%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%98%E5%A2%83%E3%80%8C%E9%9D%92%E3%81%AE%E6%B4%9E%E7%AA%9F%E3%80%8D%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Snorkeling in the much-talked-about unexplored &quot;Blue Cave\">Snorkeling in the much-talked-about unexplored \"Blue Cave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E9%9A%8F%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%B5%B6%E6%99%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%80%8C%E5%B9%BB%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%E3%80%8D%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%8A%E9%99%B8%EF%BC%86%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Landing on Hamashima Island, the most beautiful spot in Ishigaki Island and snorkeling\">Landing on Hamashima Island, the most beautiful spot in Ishigaki Island and snorkeling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20645\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E3%81%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%92%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB%E3%81%AF\"><\/span>To enjoy safe snorkeling in the sea of Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19897 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/S__178946092-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6 \u30b7\u30e5\u30ce\u30fc\u30b1\u30ea\u30f3\u30b0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">When we think of Ishigaki Island, the ocean is what comes to everyone's mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">As a resident of Ishigaki Island, I would like to invite you to experience snorkeling when you visit Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">On the other hand, however, the number of water accidents on Ishigaki Island has been increasing every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If an accident occurs during your trip, all your memories will be ruined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">We hope you will read to the end of this article to learn what you can do to prevent accidents from happening, both for yourself and for the safety of those around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%A7%E3%81%8A%E3%81%93%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%81%AE%E5%AE%9F%E4%BE%8B\"><\/span>An example of a water accident in the sea of Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19554 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1-640x427.jpeg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u3000\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1-272x182.jpeg 272w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">We will start with some examples of actual accidents that have occurred while snorkeling on Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Example (1)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On May 11, 2022, at approximately 2:35 p.m., a 119 caller reported that a woman snorkeling drowned and was pulled onto the beach off Husaki Beach in Shinkawa, Ishigaki City.<br \/>\nAccording to the Ishigaki Coast Guard and the Ishigaki City Fire Department, a 70-year-old woman from Tokyo who was visiting the city as a tourist was transported to a city hospital in cardiopulmonary arrest, but was confirmed dead at 3:48 pm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okinawatimes.co.jp\/articles\/-\/957405\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">\u2192Click here for details.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Example (2)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On May 5, 2022, at around 10:15 a.m., \"A woman who was snorkeling became unconscious off the Osaki coast of Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. She was pulled back on board and returned to port,\" a marine leisure operator called 118.<\/p>\n<p>He was later confirmed dead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okinawatimes.co.jp\/articles\/-\/953832\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u2192Click here for details.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Example (iii)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>An Ishigaki Coast Guard officer found a man (65) lying face down on the Maesato Beach in Yashima-cho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, at around 8:35 a.m. on May 31, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The man was in cardiopulmonary arrest and was pronounced dead on the spot by responding firefighters.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okinawatimes.co.jp\/articles\/-\/967854\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u2192Click here for details.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Example 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On September 18, 2022, at around 0:25 p.m., a caller called 118 at Crystal Beach in Kabira, Ishigaki City, saying that her husband had not returned from snorkeling. According to the Ishigaki Coast Guard, a man in his 50s living in Ishigaki City who was snorkeling went missing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okinawatimes.co.jp\/articles\/-\/1027147\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u2192Click here for details.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Example (5)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On June 19, 2023, at around 9:45 a.m., a caller reported on 118 that his SUP had been swept away and could not return approximately 300 meters north offshore from the \"Blue Cave\" in Bikkai, Ishigaki City.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Ishigaki Coast Guard, a wife and child who were SUPing privately were swept out to sea and the husband, seeing this, went to rescue them, but was unable to return due to the rip current.<\/p>\n<p>Fifteen minutes after the call, the three were rescued by a nearby diving boat, and none of them were injured.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/lnews\/okinawa\/20230619\/5090023702.html\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u2192Click here for details.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>private<\/strong>Activities at the<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Because of the high risk, it is recommended to take a tour.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E4%BB%B6%E6%95%B0%E3%81%A8%E6%AD%BB%E4%BA%A1%E8%80%85%E6%95%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%8E%A8%E7%A7%BB\"><\/span>Number of water accidents and fatalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20647 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-14.36.21-640x392.png\" alt=\"\u6c34\u96e3\u4e8b\u6545\u3000\u30b3\u30e9\u30e0\" width=\"640\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-14.36.21-640x392.png 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-14.36.21-320x196.png 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-14.36.21-768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-14.36.21.png 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This graph shows the annual number of water-related accidents and fatalities in Okinawa Prefecture,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">As you can see, the number of water accidents continues to increase every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the background to the increase, the Okinawa Lifesaving Association, which submitted a petition to the prefecture regarding the prevention of water-related accidents, explains, \"Many of the places where many accidents occur are characterized by natural beaches where there are no resident lifeguards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And during the declaration of the state of emergency, it is believed that the main reason was the tendency for people to flow to the natural beaches, as the supervised beaches were closed and staffed by monitors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%81%AF%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%8D%E3%81%A6%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%86%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B\"><\/span>Why do water accidents happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20648 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-17.11.05-640x395.png\" alt=\"\u6c34\u96e3\u4e8b\u6545\u3000\u30b3\u30e9\u30e0\" width=\"640\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-17.11.05-640x395.png 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-17.11.05-320x197.png 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-17.11.05-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-17.11.05.png 1194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This graph shows water-related accidents by cause, as announced by the Japan Coast Guard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AB%E5%AF%BE%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%9F%A5%E8%AD%98%E4%B8%8D%E8%B6%B3\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Lack of knowledge about the sea<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4907 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_7831-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u5927\u5d0e\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Insufficient knowledge of the sea is the cause of the majority of water-related accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The ocean is subject to numerous influences, including Okinawa's unique currents, the direction of the wind that day, and the terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Personal privacy without any knowledge of the daily changing ocean conditions is very dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">You never know what will happen in the ocean, whether you actually find yourself swept out to sea and lost, or swallowed by the current and swept away as it were.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of the ocean is very important, especially if you are snorkeling privately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E4%B8%8D%E8%89%AF\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">equipment deficiency<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15804 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1096_original-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"private\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1096_original-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1096_original-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1096_original-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1096_original.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This is another major factor leading to water accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Failure to wear life jackets and other buoyant equipment in snorkeling accidents.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">According to the Okinawa Coast Guard, 64% of those involved in accidents are not wearing life jackets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">In addition, even if you are wearing the wrong equipment, its effectiveness will be reduced by half if you do not wear it in the correct way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E6%A9%9F%E6%9D%90\"><\/span>Snorkeling equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Mask + Snorkel<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">As for masks and snorkels, they play a very important role in snorkeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The first thing to check before wearing is that there are no cracks or breaks in the mask and that the snorkel is not broken (no water coming in).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\"><\/span><strong>Proper use of mask + snorkel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">First, when putting on the mask, lift the bangs up so that the bangs do not get in when the mask is put on. (If the bangs get in, the mask will fog up very easily.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The snorkel sucking process is a three-step process: \"A\", \"I\", and \"U\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">(1) First, open your mouth wide with \"A\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20661 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917893460-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u30b7\u30e5\u30ce\u3000\u30de\u30b9\u30af\u3000\u4ed8\u3051\u65b9\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917893460-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917893460-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917893460-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917893460.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Next, bite the part of the snorkel that is the mouthpiece with your teeth in \"i\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20660 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917908799-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u30b7\u30e5\u30ce\u3000\u30de\u30b9\u30af\u3000\u4ed8\u3051\u65b9\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917908799-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917908799-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917908799-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917908799.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">(iii) Finally, with a \"u\", wrap your lips around the outside of the snorkel mouthpiece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20659 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917914765-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u30b7\u30e5\u30ce\u3000\u30de\u30b9\u30af\u3000\u4ed8\u3051\u65b9\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917914765-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917914765-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917914765-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917914765.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This completes the preparation, but before swimming out immediately, put your face in the water once to make sure that no water enters your mask and that you can breathe properly before going out to the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">We recommend that you bring another one as a spare in case you encounter problems with your mask and snorkel along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>life jacket<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The survival rate in the event of an accident or physical abnormality varies greatly depending on whether or not a life jacket is worn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20650 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-640x203.png\" alt=\"\u6c34\u96e3\u4e8b\u6545\u3000\u30b3\u30e9\u30e0\" width=\"640\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-640x203.png 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-1280x406.png 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-320x101.png 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-768x243.png 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-1536x487.png 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-2048x649.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The above graph shows the survival rate of people who fell overboard wearing or not wearing life jackets, as announced by the Japan Coast Guard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Thus, life jackets are a very important piece of equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\"><\/span><strong>Proper use of life jackets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20675 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__64258471-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__64258471-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__64258471-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__64258471-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__64258471-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__64258471.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">However, if the life jacket is worn in the wrong way, its effectiveness will be reduced by half.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The proper way to wear a life jacket is to first make sure you wear the correct size life jacket for your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Then, after donning the life jacket, tighten all belts and make sure they are securely attached to the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If this is not done, there is a possibility that only the life jacket will float upwards or come off during snorkeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>fin<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Equipped with fins, snorkeling is easier and more propulsive than swimming on one's own feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\"><\/span><strong>Proper use of fins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20677 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__16466051-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__16466051-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__16466051-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__16466051-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__16466051-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__16466051-1.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">There are two types of fins: full-foot fins (worn barefoot) and strap fins (worn with shoes).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">For beginners, we recommend the strap type, which is relatively easy to put on and take off, because wearing fins can be dangerous as you may not be able to walk as well as you would like and you may stumble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%82%92%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%93%E3%81%95%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>To avoid water accidents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Water accidents can be prevented by being prepared and knowledgeable in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%82%92%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Learn about the ocean<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Tumal Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The ocean is not always in the same condition every day. Even when the weather is clear, it is dangerous to enter the ocean carelessly because of strong currents and winds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Please gather information in advance and pay attention to the sea conditions as well as the weather to see if the day is safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%BD%AE%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C%EF%BC%88%E6%BA%80%E6%BD%AE%E3%83%BB%E5%B9%B2%E6%BD%AE%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><strong>Tidal currents (high and low tides)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17441 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_4254-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u591a\u7530\u6d5c\u6d77\u5cb8\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The ocean has high and low tides throughout the day. This word may not be familiar to city dwellers, but it is very important in Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">On days when there is a large difference between high and low tides, the depth of the water changes by 150 cm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Also, at low tide, the coral may dry up and not return to the beach, so it is necessary to know what time the low and high tides are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%EF%BC%88%E9%9B%A2%E5%B2%B8%E6%B5%81%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><strong>Reef current (rip current)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17623 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher&#039;s feathers\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The most frightening part of the Okinawan sea is the reef current, which is unique to coral-rich areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">A reef current is a backwash from shore to offshore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Waves basically come in from offshore to the shore, but at some point they come together and flow back. This is called a reef current.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">In Okinawa, reef currents are prone to occur when seawater flows out to sea through breaks in the coral reefs, so extreme caution is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%A3%E7%B5%A1%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5%E3%81%AE%E7%A2%BA%E4%BF%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Ensure means of communication<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20663 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00773469b6f9d8352d26c8079164f3d4_t.jpeg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00773469b6f9d8352d26c8079164f3d4_t.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00773469b6f9d8352d26c8079164f3d4_t-320x240.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is very important to have a means of communication when playing in the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In the past, there have been cases of delayed treatment due to lack of communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Thus, it is important for you and for those around you to have a means of communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If there is room, it is also better to ask for emergency contact information for accompanying persons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%B1%E9%99%BA%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Hazardous marine organisms<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The sea is home to a very large number of dangerous organisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Touching a poisonous creature can cause a rash on the hands or, in the worst case, even death if bitten.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Even if you do not remember all of them, it is recommended that you remember just the most toxic and dangerous organisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There are many other dangerous creatures in the sea besides those listed below, so do not touch or carelessly get too close to any of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%98%E3%83%93\"><\/span><strong>sea snake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30a8\u30e9\u30d6\u30a6\u30df\u30d8\u30d3216-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u6d77\u86c7\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30a8\u30e9\u30d6\u30a6\u30df\u30d8\u30d3216-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30a8\u30e9\u30d6\u30a6\u30df\u30d8\u30d3216-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30a8\u30e9\u30d6\u30a6\u30df\u30d8\u30d3216-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30a8\u30e9\u30d6\u30a6\u30df\u30d8\u30d3216-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30a8\u30e9\u30d6\u30a6\u30df\u30d8\u30d3216.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sea snakes are very docile and rarely attack people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">However, do not approach them carelessly, as they can bite if accidentally stepped on or grabbed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The bite is less painful, but it is neurotoxic, and there is a risk of breathing difficulty, hypotension, and general paralysis in about 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Its toxicity is said to be 50 times stronger than that of the habu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If a person is bitten underwater and left untreated, he or she may gradually become numb and unable to move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">First Aid<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are bitten, get out of the water as soon as possible and contact a medical facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%8F%E3%83%96%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B2\"><\/span>northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/82395480f55d7a8055f8293e6b5f9a2d_t.jpeg\" alt=\"northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/82395480f55d7a8055f8293e6b5f9a2d_t.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/82395480f55d7a8055f8293e6b5f9a2d_t-320x240.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Habu jellyfish are difficult to see underwater because of their translucent bulbs, and are often noticed only after they sting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Stinging accidents occur in large numbers from June to September, even on sandy beaches as shallow as 20 to 30 cm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The tentacles of the habu jellyfish are filled with capsules containing poisonous needles called cnidocysts, which are ejected when stimulated,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The sting causes severe pain and is characterized by a worm sore-like mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is so poisonous that three deaths have been reported so far in Okinawa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>First Aid] (First aid)<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">vinegar<\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are stung by a habu jellyfish, apply vinegar, rinse off the tentacles, and seek medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AB%E3%83%84%E3%82%AA%E3%83%8E%E3%82%A8%E3%83%9C%E3%82%B7\"><\/span>Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20666 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/f3493084a31775d90e487fd4a8d28845_t.jpeg\" alt=\"Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/f3493084a31775d90e487fd4a8d28845_t.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/f3493084a31775d90e487fd4a8d28845_t-320x240.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Bonefish are characterized by having a bluish-white floating pouch from which long blue tentacles extend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is a very beautiful looking jellyfish species.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Because they move with the wind in their floating bags, strong winds can carry them to the beach and cause damage,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is also called \"Denki Jellyfish\" because the sting causes a strong pain that feels like an electric shock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There have been no reports of deaths in Japan, but several cases have been reported overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>First Aid] (First aid)<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">hot water<\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are stung, never apply vinegar or alcohol to the sting, wash it off clean with hot water, and go to a medical facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9F%E3%83%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B4\"><\/span>luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2938 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_5409-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_5409-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_5409-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_5409-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_5409-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_5409.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The minnows are very beautiful, move slowly, and do not run away very often when approached.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When startled, however, they raise their dorsal fins in a threatening manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The dorsal, ventral, and anal fins are poisonous, and the sting is very painful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>First Aid] (First aid)<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">hot water<\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are stung, clean the sting with hot water and go to a medical facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E3%81%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%92%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>For safe snorkeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AB%E5%8F%82%E5%8A%A0%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Take a tour<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15104 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2449-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The best way to enjoy safe snorkeling is to join a tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Most of the tour guides are basically qualified in water rescue, so you can rest assured that you will be in good hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Many companies also lend out the necessary equipment, so we encourage you to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/snorkeling\/#sortBox\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Snorkeling List\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> <strong>Click here for a list of plans that include snorkeling!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%81%8A%E6%B3%B3%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%E5%86%85%E3%81%A7%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Fun in the swimming area<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2913 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3706-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u771f\u6804\u91cc\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1\u3000\u30ec\u30b9\u30ad\u30e5\u30fc\u30dc\u30fc\u30c9\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3706-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3706-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3706-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3706-1280x960.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Another effective way to ensure safe snorkeling is to do it within the swimming area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A lifeguard is stationed in the swimming area during the hours when swimming is permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In addition, there are many other swimmers, so it is safe for people to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AFNG\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>No snorkeling alone.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0287-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Phantom Island Snorkeling\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0287-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0287-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0287-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0287.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When snorkeling, it is very dangerous to do it alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If something should happen to the patient, he or she will not be able to handle the situation alone, and the survival rate will decrease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are doing this in private, at least two or more people should do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E3%81%AF%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>take it easy<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19423 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"snorkel\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1-1280x960.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Do not force yourself into the ocean if you are not feeling well, have not had enough sleep, or are fatigued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Also, do not enter the building if you have consumed alcohol or other alcoholic beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is important to understand and judge your own physical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you feel even the slightest concern about your health even while snorkeling, get out of the water immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PiPi%E3%81%AE%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AF%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>Safety comes first on PiPi tours!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17504 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/S__102220167-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u30d4\u30d4\u30b9\u30bf\u30c3\u30d5\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/S__102220167-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/S__102220167-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/S__102220167-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/S__102220167-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/S__102220167.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">At ADVENTURE PiPi, we believe that \"fun memories are only possible with safety. We believe that \"safety is the key to happy memories\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">No matter how much fun it is, it cannot be left as a pleasant memory if someone gets hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">ADVENTURE PiPi employs our own safety standards, including careful field checks, to ensure that our tours are conducted with the utmost care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/shop_staff\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Store Introduction\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> <strong>About ADVENTURE PiPi<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E5%85%A8%E5%93%A1%E3%81%8C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E6%95%91%E5%8A%A9%E5%93%A1%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E6%A0%BC%E4%BF%9D%E6%9C%89%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>All guides are certified water rescuers<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20641 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_3031-\u5927.jpeg\" alt=\"JTST Training Course\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_3031-\u5927.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_3031-\u5927-320x240.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All ADVENTURE PiPi guides are certified water rescuers,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We also regularly participate in JTST (Japan Tourguide Safety Training) safety courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/20629\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"JTST Training Course\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> <strong>About JTST Training Course<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%82%82%E5%90%AB%E3%82%81%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E7%9D%80%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%B9%E5%BA%95\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Ensure that life jackets are worn, including by guides<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15838 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All ADVENTURE PiPi tour participants, including the guides, are required to wear life jackets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We also bring at least one rescue tube per guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PiPi%E7%8B%AC%E8%87%AA%E3%81%AE%E9%AB%98%E3%81%84%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E5%9F%BA%E6%BA%96\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>PiPi's own high safety standards<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15562 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We have adopted our own high safety standards and conduct a field check every morning before the tour to ensure that the tour is safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Each guide has his or her own standards of judgment and is trained to stop the tour if it becomes dangerous in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>Recommended Snorkeling Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A9%B1%E9%A1%8C%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%98%E5%A2%83%E3%80%8C%E9%9D%92%E3%81%AE%E6%B4%9E%E7%AA%9F%E3%80%8D%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Snorkeling in the much-talked-about unexplored \"Blue Cave<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19901 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/S__178946088-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6 \u9752\u306e\u6d1e\u7a9f \u30b7\u30e5\u30ce\u30fc\u30b1\u30ea\u30f3\u30b0 \u30a6\u30df\u30ac\u30e1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This is a snorkeling experience plan to feel the beautiful and clear ocean of Ishigaki Island with your whole body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We will take you to the popular spot \"Blue Cave\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The caves and the sea are very beautiful!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are lucky, you may also be able to see sea turtles!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/?place[]=bluecave\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Blue Cave Plan\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> <strong>Click here for a list of plans that include Blue Cave snorkeling!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E9%9A%8F%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%B5%B6%E6%99%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%80%8C%E5%B9%BB%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%E3%80%8D%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%8A%E9%99%B8%EF%BC%86%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Landing on Hamashima Island, the most beautiful spot in Ishigaki Island and snorkeling<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19863 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/410FFFB2-0938-4B2E-BE08-AFF24354ED19-7145-0000044FACE41287-1-1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u3000\u5e7b\u306e\u5cf6\u4e0a\u9678\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An uninhabited island that can be reached by boat from Ishigaki Island in about 30 minutes.<strong>Phantom Island.<\/strong>Landing and snorkeling tours of the<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is a perfect location, surrounded by blue ocean as far as the eye can see in 360\u00b0!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The sea around the phantom island is<strong>Shihsi Lagoon<\/strong>The largest coral reef in Japan, called<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In the sea around Phantom Island, which is also an excellent snorkeling spot.<strong>Lots of fish<\/strong>Swim with the corals and the coral!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/?place[]=maboroshi_island\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Phantom Island Plan\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> <strong>Click here for a list of plans that include snorkeling at Phantom Island!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19104 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5009-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u5e7b\u306e\u5cf6\u3000\u6d5c\u5cf6\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">I hope you enjoyed this article on what it takes to snorkel safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It would be a shame to ruin an otherwise enjoyable trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Even if you are careful, unforeseen accidents can occur, but I believe that most can be prevented in advance if you take at least a minimal amount of precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We hope you will make 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