Learning to breathe underwater, like aging gracefully or enjoying dried fruit, requires acceptance of pruney fingers. Get outfitted for aqua play with today’s Groupon to Pompano Dive Center in Pompano Beach. Choose from the following options:

• For $20, you get a four-hour introductory snorkeling trip (a $40 value).
• For $169, you get a PADI Open Water diving certification course (a $349 value).
• For $189, you get a PADI Advanced Open Water diving certification course (a $399 value).<p>

Boasting a five-star certification from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Pompano Dive Center and its seasoned staff enlighten aquatic adventurers during comprehensive snorkeling and scuba-diving courses. Outfitted with masks, fins, and oversize soda straws, snorkelers are transported to a natural, three-tiered reef system as colorful and diverse as a pot of melting crayons. Pupils soak in diving fundamentals, gain confidence in the 20-foot-deep waters, and acquire sea legs during adventures that last up to four hours and visit up to two sites.

Those working toward Open Water and Advanced Open Water certification will complete a comprehensive education course before suiting up in scuba gear and getting acquainted with basic skills and safety during pool dives. Following their introductory pool descents, swimmers will take to the open water under the watchful eye of a certified instructor. Those seeking Open Water certification will complete four boat dives, and Advanced Open Water students will complete five boat dives and two underwater handstands.