Spriritus Storis: Ocean Cleaning Training Journey 3

Preparing for the Deep

As part of our onging efforts to protect the marine environment, our team will be exploring farther and farther out in the ocean over the coming months. These are missions that demand concentration, stigma, and technical proficiency; they are not recreational dives. We have started a rigorous training program under the direction of qualified diving instructors in order to be completely ready.

The training today included both a mental and a physical test. We prioritized to learn the fundamentals and maintain composure under pressure in order to perate in the ocean safely and responsibly because it is unpredictable. This session helped us lay the groundwork for the idea that every wave and dive is an opportunity to improve.

The Skills We Worked on Today

The main goal of our training was to develop the necessary abilities we’ll require for more intricate underwater work and deeper dives.

: Swimming Underwater in Scuba Gear

We practiced swimming long distances in open water while fully outfitted as scuba divers. This required us to maintain our buoyancy balance, breathe slowly and steadily through the regulator, and adjust our body posture. This portion of the training focused on control and discipline because even minor errors in breathing or movement can cause issues underwater.

: Safety Equilibrium Pressure

Pressure increases as we descend farther, particularly in the area of the sinuses and ears. It’s essential to learn how to equalize correctly. We used equalization strategies, such as the Valsalva maneuver, and spent time descending gradually. Although it appears easy, doing it incorrectly can result in severe pain or even harm. It helped to practice it repeatedly. 

: Physical and Mental Sturdiness
The equipment was heavy on our shoulders, and the water was colder than we had anticipated. However, learning how to maintain focus in the face of discomfort or fatigue is a component of the training. We worked slowly, remained composed, and trusted our teammates and our abilities. When we enter less accessible marine areas to clear debris and safeguard, we will encounter these exact conditions.

Why This Is Important
Every dive and drill we perform has a purpose. The most hazardous marine debris, such as abandoned fishing nets, plastic waste, and sharp metal scraps, is frequently found in the deeper oceanic regions. Because these places are more difficult to access, fewer people clean them, which results in more suffering for the animals.

We are ready to go where assistance is most needed by training now. We’re not merely improving our diving skills. We are joining an expanding group of individuals who have a strong concern for the ocean and are prepared to take action to preserve it.

Concluding Remarks

I feel closer to the ocean and more motivated than ever to preserve it after today’s session. Submerged, it reminds how little we are and how important beauty is. I’m motivated to take this work seriously by the quiet beneath the waves, the rhythm of our breath, and the feel of the current.

And this is only the start. We have more training ahead of us, and we’ll soon be exploring areas that are rarely visited. I’m proud of our team and eager to get stronger, more knowledgeable, and better equipped—not for ourselves, but for the ocean and all its inhabitants.