Common diving incidents include lost buddies, entanglements, disorientation, seasickness, breathing problems, and gear problems. These problems are easily resolved when handled appropriately. When ignored or handled inappropriately, these minor incidents can develop into diving emergencies or accidents.

No matter what happens, it's important to remain calm and concentrate on solving the problem. The general response to all diving incidents is to:

1. Stop what you're doing, and signal to your buddy that something's wrong.
2. Relax and breathe normally.
3. Identify the problem.
4. Continue to relax and breathe normally.
5. Solve the problem.