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What is the purpose of a buoyancy compensator?

To establish neutral buoyancy and surface flotation.

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  1. To establish neutral buoyancy and surface flotation ✔
  2. To filter breathing gas
  3. To record dive depth

Why: A BC lets you adjust buoyancy to hover neutrally underwater and float positively at the surface.

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Answer: To establish neutral buoyancy and surface flotation. A BC lets you adjust buoyancy to hover neutrally underwater and float positively at the surface.

  1. Scuba diving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuba_diving
    the equipment used by divers to establish neutral buoyancy underwater and positive buoyancy at the surface
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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