One of the most difficult skill new (and some experienced) divers have is learning how to clear their mask. There are many reasons why people have difficulty. A primary reason for this difficulty is because many people are not conscious of their breathing. That is, many people do know know that they breath in and out of their noses in addition to their mouths. While this post is not going to go over the mechanics of mask clearing, it is to give people some guidance on how to overcome their difficulties learning this essential skill. [Read more...]