Breathing is for buoyancy, it keeps you alive as an added benefit.

A UTD video arguing that buoyancy control relies on breathing, and that holding your breath is not what kills divers. It carries repeated warnings never to hold your breath during an ascent.

Why divers recommend it

Divers recommend it for understanding breathing as a buoyancy tool.

Discipline

Skills

Level

New to tech

Type

Talk

GUE

Matches GUE practice