The pen underwater: writing dive notes

Observation alone is not enough. Recording in the moment preserves the details you forget after ascent.

Underwater writing tools

Boards and pens made for writing underwater. Writing on white plastic slates with an ordinary pencil works excellently.

What to write

• The type of creature you see and its location
• The depth of the observation
• Notes about current and visibility

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The diver who records improves their observation and their knowledge at the same time.