Quote Originally Posted by Markymapo View Post
The snorkeling vest comes in handy for staying on top of water in shallow water and thus not damaging the underwater life. But we like to go underwater a bit to get closer to what we want to see ,but you need to learn to clear your snorkel
I agree it makes diving hard. It might also get snagged on coral and rocks and deflate depending on where your a snorkelling. When I lived in Hawaii there were some areas with deep pools surrounded by rocks and reefs which came very near the surface. It wasn't uncommon for an unexpected wave to push you into or over those obsticles and you could get a little scrapped up. In these situations, wearing a rash guard shirt helped prevent scratches and also provided a line of defense agains sea urchin quills.