( In November , champion American freediver Nicholas Mevoli died after he surfaced from a 72-meter dive in a competitive event in the Bahamas . ) A growing number of young Emiratis practice freediving . It has a long history in the UAE , dating back to the old days of pearl diving . Some warn that rates could rise as more people take part in the extreme water sport .
A growing number of young Emiratis practice freediving . It has a long history in the UAE , dating back to the old days of pearl diving . Some warn that rates could rise as more people take part in the extreme water sport .