life:
Nowadays when one thinks of scuba diving, shimmering blue waters or rainbowesque reefs may come to mind… A leisurely activity, perhaps, that one enjoys while on a beach vacation. But was it always like this? Well, wonder no further as LIFE.com takes you back in time with vintage shots of fun-loving divers — some of whom are outfitted in pretty crazy looking suits — plunging into the watery depths.
see more — The Early Days of Scuba Diving
Reblogged from LIFE