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Freediving carries real risks including blackout and barotrauma, but with training and a buddy they're manageable. An honest look at the dangers and how to mitigate them.

Complete guide to Victorian spearfishing regulations: licensing requirements, equipment rules, prohibited waters, marine parks, size and bag limits, protected species, and safety requirements for freedivers.

A comprehensive examination of freediving fatalities, the physiological mechanisms behind them, and evidence-based strategies to keep yourself safe in the water. Most freediving deaths are preventable—here's what you need to know.

Shallow water blackout kills fit swimmers without warning — an estimated 20% of all drownings. Learn what causes it, who's at risk, and how to prevent it. The silent killer explained.

The buddy system is the fundamental safety protocol that stands between life and death in freediving. Learn why solo diving kills, how to be an effective safety diver, proper rescue procedures, and what the statistics reveal about diving deaths.

How cold water changes freediving physiology and practice — hypothermia risks, exposure protection recommendations, session management, and specific safety considerations for Melbourne's temperate waters.