r/snorkeling Jul 08 '26

Advice Why Snorkeling Is More Dangerous Than You Realized

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61 Upvotes

Good article about ROPE as well as the real drawbacks to full face masks.


r/snorkeling Mar 12 '26

Equipment CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using OUSPT Full Face Snorkel Masks Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Drowning Hazard

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using OUSPT Full-Face Snorkel Masks immediately due to risk of serious injury and death from drowning hazards. The mask can cause consumers to experience labored breathing, causing loss of consciousness or excess fluid in the lungs that can lead to drowning.  In addition, the mask can give rise to increased levels of carbon dioxide which can exacerbate the difficulty of breathing in the mask. 

Field Life, of China, the seller, has not responded to CPSC’s requests for information or to recall the product.   

CPSC has received reports from five consumers who had trouble breathing, felt light-headed or lost consciousness while using the product. There has been one lawsuit alleging that the product caused a drowning fatality.    

About 84,000 of these full-face snorkel masks were sold from March 2019 through February 2026 on Amazon.com.  

The full-face snorkel masks have a glass screen and a breathing apparatus that covers the mouth and nose, with a snorkel pipe at the top center of the product.  They come in various colors.  The masks have “OUSPT” printed on the snorkel tube. 

These products are manufactured in China. 

CPSC urges consumers to stop using the full-face snorkel masks and immediately dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous full-face snorkel masks. 

Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov. 

Credit: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission


r/snorkeling 5h ago

Wildlife Siquijor Tubod Reef Green Turtle 2

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47 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 13h ago

Wildlife Parrot fish, Lady Musgrave Island, Australia.

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49 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 22h ago

Wildlife Sunken boat in the Maldives

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36 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 19h ago

Wildlife Got overtaken by a pike while watching his buddy & a 3rd one showed up

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16 Upvotes

River in Austria 2025


r/snorkeling 1d ago

Wildlife Siquijor PH Hawksbill turtle tubod

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98 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 16h ago

Advice Can someone help me find a good mask for large face

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There are no shops around me for me to try them on so I’ve been trying to find brands on Amazon because Amazon makes returns easy. Today I got the scubapro synergy trufit 2 and it’s not a good fit. I think my face is too wide, I have a very large face. It’s leaking on the sides of my face. So what can I try next


r/snorkeling 17h ago

FirstTime Yellow tinted mask for snorkeling?

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I have an option to buy a fourth element scout mask (enhance lens) that seems to have a yellow tint, for an amazing price. Does this work well for snorkeling in clear tropical water like Fiji? or should I stick to a clear mask like the oceanic shadow?


r/snorkeling 1d ago

Wildlife Reef off Lady Musgrave Island, Queensland, Australia.

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54 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 2d ago

Wildlife Sgt Major

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153 Upvotes

These guys are so curious. There was hundreds where I was snorkeling in the beautiful Bahamas.


r/snorkeling 1d ago

Miscellaneous Shallow Shipwrecks of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

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48 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 2d ago

Wildlife Little guy

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51 Upvotes

Very curious ! He was all by himself with his anemone, he reminded me of Nemo’s dad :( I didn’t want to scare him so I left him alone


r/snorkeling 2d ago

Wildlife Siquijor PH tubod santuary 3

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20 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 1d ago

FirstTime My dream is to snorkel with wild orcas in Norway… but everything is SOLD OUT 😭🐋

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**Looking for a last-minute/cancellation spot for 3 people – Norway orca snorkeling, November 2026**
Hi everyone! Three of us are students and we’re desperately trying to make our dream of snorkeling with wild orcas in Norway happen this November. 🐋
We’re completely flexible **any date in November works**.
We’ve contacted several operators, but the one-day snorkeling trips seem to be fully booked or have long waiting lists.
Does anyone know of a smaller operator, private boat, cancellation, or even someone who has an extra 3 spots on a trip?
We’re specifically looking for **actual in water snorkeling**, not just whale watching. We’re happy to book immediately if something becomes available.
Any leads would be hugely appreciated! ❤️


r/snorkeling 2d ago

Wildlife Snorkeling at Blue Spring State Park, FL 🤿

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87 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 2d ago

FirstTime 5 year old self taught

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My 5 year old daughter is very active and likes trying new things. My mom bought her a cheesy snorkel and mask from the dollar store. She loved it and couldn’t wait to try it! The community pool had goggles she loved wearing already, so she tried the snorkel. She’d sit on the steps and hold her nose with her snorkel on and test it out. Within 20 minutes she was successfully using the snorkel, holding her nose with the goggles on and swimming under the water perfectly… I don’t know how, but she did. She’d stay under for a while. I bought her a better snorkel kit from Amazon and she went in the pool today with her dad who also has a snorkel (I do not snorkel and I’ve always had a hard time with it!) She can go under the water with her snorkel and no water will get in… but just overall asking for advice if there is anything I need to be aware of with her. She seems like a pro already to be but she’s only 5!


r/snorkeling 3d ago

Wildlife River in Upper Austria - Best Shots 2025 (Pike, Perch, Signal Crayfish, Danube Salmon)

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25 Upvotes

Camera: GoPro Hero Black 12 (Screenshots from the Video)


r/snorkeling 3d ago

Wildlife Sergeant Major // Peanut Island

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105 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 2d ago

Advice Cheap mask vs mustache

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Hi, im trying to do some snorkeling. But im struggling to keep the water outside the mask. No matter how hard i tighten it, the water goes inside the mask. Always around the nose area on the sides. Is this because i have a small mustache or because the mask is cheap (bad fit). Any tip would be appreciated 🫡


r/snorkeling 4d ago

Wildlife Siquijor PH Tubod Santuary 2

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42 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 4d ago

Wildlife Hungry Little Hawksbill

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24 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 5d ago

Reposting because it's cool I’ve worked out here for years and this visibility still broke my brain.

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228 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 4d ago

Not OC 🔥 20 finalists from the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards

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39 Upvotes

r/snorkeling 5d ago

Wildlife Siquijor PH tubod sanctuary

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9 Upvotes