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The World Is Your Oyster: Lessons in Stillness From Beneath the Surface

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Guest Blogger
23 November, 2025

Freediving

If you think freediving is just like snorkeling (but going really deep) – think again. Freediving is an entirely different way to experience the underwater world. You’ll dive deeper, stay down longer, and feel part of the ocean itself.

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