MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- There are many sights to see while stationed in Japan, but some of the most extraordinary of them could be located underwater. The best way to see these sights is to enter the depths of the sea by scuba diving or snorkeling. There are certain requirements that need to be fulfilled before journeying into the sea, and for the convenience of the service members stationed here, the Marine Corps Community Services' Scuba Locker offers one stop shopping for all the scuba gear needed. The Scuba Locker, located at the IronWorks Gym, officially opened for the season March 21 for the scuba diving season, and with a lot of new gear it is planning to have a big year. "We provide a rental service for people to come in and check out snorkeling gear and those that are certified can check out scuba gear to go diving," said Ron Holback, Marine Corps Community Services Scuba Locker divemaster. "We also offer classes at a reasonable price in order to certify people to go scuba diving at a reasonable rate." The most popular class is the openwater diving class, which offers individuals basic knowledge they will need to know while diving. Classes are held in the IronWorks Gym pool and the final dives are held in the ocean. "Students must be at least 10 years old to get their scuba diving certificate, and they must go through a week long course which is held a few times a month," said Holback. "After graduating their certification is valid for the rest of their lives, and they are able to use it in other parts of the world." The Scuba Locker offers classes for all levels of divers, including the discover scuba clinic which is for people who are interested in learning more about the sport. There are also scuba tune up and rescue diver courses offered to the more advanced divers. Classes are held in English and Japanese. "The classes are great," said Staff Sgt. Mike Barriball, scuba diving instructor. "They teach you everything that you need to know if you want to get out and enjoy the underwater world." The locker also conducts scuba diving trips for certified divers to Oshima Island and the Sea of Japan. Once certified divers around the Station can check out one of 22 sets of gear available for rental. The locker has 120 tanks available for rent, and for those that have their own tanks, they can have them refilled. The Scuba Locker is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information call the Station's Scuba Locker at 253-6058.