Yes I started diving when i was 40,I live in Rhode Island so it is alwayys "chilly". Ocean viibility here on a good day is 15 ft . I am 55 now, and full wetsuit diving is just too much work for me. I only dive in caribbean, aruba, etc..... I would like to do some quarry dives some time. It is a great sport, I really loved Belize and Aruba.