What action should a diver take if there is a loss of buoyancy control due to equipment issues during ascent?

What action should a diver take if there is a loss of buoyancy control due to equipment issues during ascent?

• A. Abort dive immediately without signaling.
• B. Ignore buoyancy and continue.
• C. Release all weights and ascend.
• D. Re-check buoyancy, adjust weights as needed, signal, and select a controlled ascent or dive abort if safety can't be maintained.

Answer: (D)