Full-face snorkel masks have been a subject of debate amongst the scientific community. The mask was ruled partially responsible for the death of a British woman in Egypt, a coroner said.

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Full-face snorkeling masks can indeed be dangerous, and that is due to the increased risk of hypercapnia (elevated CO2 levels) and hypoxia (low oxygen levels) during use, according to a recent study.