There is nothing to be afraid of if you do the proper training. But if you are worried about being in water, I can understand. Some people just enjoy going to 5-10 meters depth. That way, there is no compression stop, and you can float to the water surface (as long as you breath properly) without stopping. There is so much sea life within the 10 meter depth, as most resorts have a beach dive and so the depths can be shallower. I love 5-10 meter dives for beginners. So much coral and sea life to see!