HOW THE BODY IS EFFECTED WHEN

FREE DIVING

01 PRESSURE CHANGES

As a free diver descends deeper into the water,

the pressure increases, and this can cause a
variety of physiological changes, including the
compression of the lungs, the ears, and sinuses,
and the reduction of blood volume.

LACK OF
OXYGEN 02
Free divers hold their breath for extended periods,
and this can cause a lack of oxygen in the body. This
can lead to the buildup of carbon dioxide, which can
cause dizziness, confusion, and ultimately, loss of
consciousness..

03 HYPOTHERMIA

Water conducts heat away from the body

much faster than air, (25x faster)and prolonged
exposure to cold water can cause the body
temperature to drop, leading to hypothermia.

DECOMPRESSION
SICKNESS 04
Decompression sickness occurs when nitrogen
bubbles form in the bloodstream as a result of
rapid changes in pressure. This can cause a
range of symptoms, including joint pain,
fatigue, and confusion.

05 LUNG AND EAR

INJURYS
The rapid changes in pressure that occur during free
diving can cause injuries to the lungs and ears. This can
lead to a range of conditions, including pulmonary
barotrauma, which is the rupture of the lungs, and middle
ear barotrauma, which is damage to the eardrum.