1.0DiverTownhttps://www.divertown.com/en/DiverTownhttps://www.divertown.com/en/author/divertown/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="KBiEsmJqx5"><a href="https://www.divertown.com/en/call-a-dive/">What is it to “Call a Dive” When Scuba Diving?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.divertown.com/en/call-a-dive/embed/#?secret=KBiEsmJqx5" width="600" height="338" title="“What is it to “Call a Dive” When Scuba Diving?” — DiverTown" data-secret="KBiEsmJqx5" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.divertown.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> https://www.divertown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/female-diver-in-scuba-gear-poses-in-pool-top-view-scaled.jpg25601703In scuba diving, the term “call a dive” refers to the decision to end a dive and return to the surface. This decision is a critical aspect of dive safety and can be made by the diver, their buddy, or the dive leader. The rationale for calling a dive can vary from diver safety concerns to environmental changes, but it always centers on ensuring the well-being of all involved. By understanding when and why to call a dive, divers can prevent potentially dangerous situations and avoid unnecessary risks.