Rooted in our love for the ocean, Garmin initiates an ocean clean-up relay across Asia to fulfill our commitment to environmental sustainability. Through a unified effort, we strive to protect the seas we all share—transforming advocacy into action and creating lasting impact for the future of our blue planet.
The event will take place at one of Kenting’s popular spots: the outlet of Houbihu. This dive site is divided into two sides—typically, people refer to the right side of the waterway as the bay area. This area is well-known because the waters from Houbihu to Nanwan are designated as a marine protected area, fishing, netting, and angling are prohibited, resulting in an abundance of marine life. Freedivers and scuba divers will gather here to carry out ocean and beach clean-up in the surrounding area.
The sea around Pulau Pramuka, part of the Thousand Islands National Park, is rich in marine biodiversity, featuring coral reefs, diverse fish species, and sea turtles. Its clear, calm waters make it ideal for diving, snorkeling, and conservation efforts, especially for the hawksbill turtle. The area also supports local fishing and ecotourism, promoting sustainability.
Bangseok-ri is a coastal village in Pohang located on the eastern coast of South Korea known for its rich marine resources and traditional fishing culture. Its intertidal zones and nearshore waters support a variety of marine ecosystems, including seaweed beds and habitats for shellfish and small fish. Residents harvest seafood such as seaweed, clams, and fish, contributing to both local cuisine and regional markets. Visitors can experience authentic seaside life and enjoy fresh, locally-sourced seafood.
The venue will take place at Sanghaya Resort in Batangas not just for its crystal-clear waters and scenic dive spots but because it represents the perfect intersection between natural beauty and environmental responsibility.
Batangas is one of the most popular dive destinations in the country, home to vibrant marine biodiversity and coral reefs that draw divers from around the world. However, with rising footfall and tourism, the area faces increasing threats from marine debris and plastic waste.
The Descent Mk3 features an innovative dive readiness indicator which combines Garmin's decades of experience in wearables with insights from collaborators Firstbeat Analytics. It collates recent user information on sleep, physical activity, stress, jet lag and so on to calculate risk indicators for decompression sickness and provide diving activity recommendations that assist you to make wiser, safer diving plans.
Nitrogen is dissolved in body tissues while you dive; how much depends on how deep you dive and how long you are under water. Displaying your N2 loading helps you monitor nitrogen levels and avoid nitrogen narcosis.
The partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) in mixed gas is monitored to gauge central nervous system (CNS) oxygen toxicity, reducing risk of seizures due high CNS oxygen toxicity over extended periods. (Alarm: 1.4 ata / Limit: 1.6 ata)
These figures indicate the maximum time a diver can remain at a given depth.If a diver exceeds the NDL, the risk of decompression sickness increases significantly.
During an ascent, divers must pause at specific depths to allow for the release of excess nitrogen in the body. Before surfacing they must remain at a depth of five metres for three minutes, a 'safety stop' that reduces the risk of decompression sickness.
When you're freediving, constantly checking your dive computer can waste valuable time. The Garmin Descent smartwatches uses a range of audio and vibration alerts to make freedivers aware of their current situation, reducing the need to frequently check your dive computer.
Variometer and high and low-speed alarms can be used to help maintain a specific ascent and descent rate, reminding freedivers to keep to their target speed and adjust their kicking frequency.
Alerts can be set for when you reach specific depths or depth intervals (e.g., every 10 meters), and you can set reminders for neutral buoyancy and target depth.
VO2 Max refers to the maximum amount of oxygen the body can absorb and utilize within one minute. By engaging in daily aerobic and anaerobic training, you can increase your VO2 Max, allowing you to maintain an optimal level of fitness.
Learn MoreThis indicator factors in your Sleep Score, Recovery Time, HRV Status, Acute Training Load , Sleep History and Stress History, to help you understand when you're ready for high-intensity training and when to reduce intensity for better training outcomes.
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