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Certified; have hundreds of hours underwater; and been diving in a couple of dozen countries (mostly Caribbean and Central America). Been bumped by a shark; been in the water with the world's largest fish (on a few occassions); and heard whales singing while underwater.
Best advice: remember there is a sometimes a difference between what people will allow you to do (especially in third world countries) and what is a good idea. Have fun, but be smart and do not exceed your training and experience. Scuba diving is not a ride at Disneyland.
Oh, and go night diving if you get the chance- some of the strangest things on this planet are nocturnal marine animals.
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