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Swimming is also used in [[marine biology]] to observe plants and animals in their natural habitat. Other sciences use swimming, for example [[Konrad Lorenz]] swam with [[Goose|geese]] as part of his studies of [[Ethology|animal behavior]]. | Swimming is also used in [[marine biology]] to observe plants and animals in their natural habitat. Other sciences use swimming, for example [[Konrad Lorenz]] swam with [[Goose|geese]] as part of his studies of [[Ethology|animal behavior]]. | ||
Swimming also has | Swimming also has military purposes. A swimmer in the water or under the water can be difficult to detect, especially at night. Military swimming is usually done by special forces, such as [[Navy SEAL|Navy SEALS]]. Swimming is used to approach a location, gather intelligence, sabotage or combat, and to depart a location. This may also include airborne insertion into water or leaving a submerged [[submarine]] through a hatch or the torpedo tubes. | ||
Swimming has become a professional sport as well. Companies such as [[Speedo]] and [[Tyr Sports, Inc.]] sponsor swimmers just as [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] sponsors basketball players. Cash awards are also given at many of the major competitions for breaking records. | Swimming has become a professional sport as well. Companies such as [[Speedo]] and [[Tyr Sports, Inc.]] sponsor swimmers just as [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] sponsors basketball players. Cash awards are also given at many of the major competitions for breaking records. | ||
