Zap Dehydration Before it Sucks You Dry

My first breath from a scuba tank litterally sucked the moisture out of my mouth. The compressed air within a scuba tank must be bone dry to prevent equipment corrosion and to keep little nasties from growing in your tank. If you don't stay hydrated, you could suffer from cotton mouth, dry and irritated throat, elevated heart rate, and greater suceptibility to decompression sickness and injuries from dehydration. Check out the following link for more information on how to stay hydrated and make your next dive more enjoyable: no_more_scuba_dry_mouth!

Also, don't forget to replenish your electrolytes! On your next dive, bring a sports drink or some diluted fruit juice as a delicious refresher!