Scuba Diving Merit Badge

Start with a dash of swimming skills (the Swimming merit badge). Add equal measures of aquatics first aid, safety, and conservation. Douse liberally with ADVENTURE! That's what the Scuba Diving merit badge is all about

Scuba Diving Merit Badge Requirements

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