Do You Use A Scuba Snorkel Or Not?

There's an ongoing debate about whether to carry a scuba snorkel along with you when you descend to the depths for a diving adventure. Some divers view the snorkel as useless equipment that just gets in the way, while other divers wouldn't jump into the water without a snorkel as part of their dive setup. I feel that each diver is entitled to her or his own opinion as to what items of scuba gear they take along on a dive. And the snorkel is certainly not one of those pieces of equipment that are absolutely essential for keeping you alive down there. The opponents claim a number of

The scuba snorkel isn't essential for keeping you alive when you're underwater.