The Sims 3 Island Paradise assistant producer Theresa Chen has posted a new blog entry on TheSims3.com discussing the beach and scuba diving:
Also new to the beach is the Lifeguard Career. Lifeguards are the sworn protectors of the beaches they watch over. While on duty, a Lifeguard’s job is to survey the beach for any swimming Sims in need of assistance. When a Sim is struggling at sea, the Lifeguard races to the rescue, helping drowning Sims back to shore and performing CPR if needed. However, not all alerts are real emergencies; some Sims may be inclined to “fake it” in order to get some one-on-one time with the Lifeguard on duty.
> “The Sims 3 Island Paradise – Underwater Activities” at TheSims3.com