diving alone can be lessened greatly

Dangers associated with diving alone can be lessened greatly if the diver is highly competent. Regardless of whether the diver is diving alone or with a companion, moments of crisis can be addressed effectively if the diver is a competent solo diver. Such is important since statistics show that about two-thirds of the fatal buddy dives involves a diver who was separated from his buddy. Dive accidents can also be minimized if the diver is physically fit and has proper diving equipment.

Source Citation:Francis, John. "Solo diving: facts and fears." Rodale's Scuba Diving 7.9 (Nov-Dec 1998): 47(4). Academic OneFile. Gale. BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY. 16 Aug. 2009
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