What does global awareness pertain to?

Global awareness pertains specifically to the diver's surroundings. This concept involves understanding and being alert to various factors in the diving environment that can impact safety and the overall dive experience. It encompasses recognizing potential hazards, observing changes in environment conditions, and being aware of other divers or wildlife that could pose risks.

Being globally aware allows divers to react appropriately to unexpected situations, which is crucial for safety in cavern diving where visibility can be limited and conditions may change rapidly. This situational awareness plays a vital role in effective decision-making underwater, ensuring not only the diver's safety but also that of their dive partners.

While future actions, one’s physical and mental state, and dive plans are all important aspects of diving, they fall more into preparation and personal readiness rather than the direct awareness of the environment in which the diver operates. The focus on surroundings emphasizes the necessity for divers to maintain vigilance and adaptability during their dives.