| Acronym | Meaning |
| DPV | Diver Propulsion Vehicle |
| AGE | Aterial Gas Embolism |
| IOC | Instructor Orientation Course (PADI) |
| CAGE | Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism |
| MSD | Master SCUBA Diver (PADI) |
| BC | Bouyancy Compensator |
| IDC | Instructor Development Course (PADI) |
| HID | High Intensity Discharge |
| MDT | Maximum Dive Time |
| RSTC | Recreational Scuba Training Council. Organization That Sets Basic Guidelines For Scuba Diving Agencies. |