Discovery Dive, this type of dive allows beginning divers to familiarize themselves with the equipment, gain confidence in their own skills and understand the basic safety rules associated with scuba diving before progressing onto more complex dives. Discovery dives typically last one hour or less and are conducted in shallow, sheltered bodies of water such as pools, bays and lakes. Additionally, due to its ease and convenience, a discovery dive is also becoming an increasingly popular way for experienced divers to test out new gear or introduce friends and family to some of the wonders beneath the surface.