Natalie Gibb Introduction PADI open water scuba instructorTDI full cave instructorOwner of Under the Jungle, a cave diving center in Cenote Tajma Ha, Mexico Experience Natalie L. Gibb is a former writer for ThoughtCo, who contributed 121 articles regarding over a six-year period regarding scuba diving, cave diving and other water sports. She has certified more than 100 PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) open water and scuba divers and taught many additional advanced courses. She is an enriched air nitrox and deep diving specialty instructor and a full cave instructor with TDI (Technical Diving International). She also is co-owner of Under the Jungle, a cave diving center in Cenote Tajma Ha, Mexico.In addition to her diving certifications, she is a certified emergency first response instructor, a Divers Alert Network-certified emergency oxygen provider, and a neurological exam for decompression illness provider. Education Has scuba diving and cave diving certifications, is an enriched air nitrox and deep diving specialty instructor and full cave instructor; she is also a certified emergency first response provider, a Divers Alert Network-certified emergency oxygen provider, and a neurological exam for decompression illness provider. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Natalie Gibb 7 Tips for Putting on a Wetsuit More Easily 7 Types of Gear Designed for Freedivers All About Dive Flags Different Styles and Features of Scuba Fins Scuba Diving During Menstruation Venturi Adjustment on Scuba Regulators Every Dive Is a Decompression Dive Is Scuba Diving Safe? Buoyancy Compensator (BCD) Styles and Features How to Perform the Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA) Prerequisites for Scuba Diving: Age and Health Ear Barotrauma: The Most Common Scuba Diving Injury The Five Basic Parts of a Scuba Diving Regulator How a Wetsuit Keeps Scuba Divers Warm Underwater The Most Important Rule in Scuba Diving: Never Hold Your Breath Taking Decongestants and Scuba Diving Open-Heeled vs Full-Footed Fins Pulmonary Barotrauma and Scuba Diving Asthma and Scuba Diving Can You Scuba Dive With Glasses or Contact Lenses? Why You Should Make a Safety Stop While Scuba Diving Open Water Referral Scuba Diving Certification What Does SCUBA Stand For? Squeeze in Scuba Diving