The standard practice is to search underwater for a minute, after which you surface if you cannot find your buddy. Never hold your breath or skip breathe. A buddy is a very important procedure to be ensured before each and every dive. This will make diving stress free, and prevent any mishaps from occurring. W stands for weights, check for number of weights, type or belt.
R stands for releases, check all the clips and buckles and know how they work.
A stands for air, check that the tank is filled, and that the regulator is working properly. F stands for a final OK before taking the plunge. Under the sea, the marine life all look strange and exciting to us. We all have this urge to touch the colourful life below, but sometimes instincts tell us that colourful marine life and corals might be poisonous. Hence someone went out there and created the diving glove.