What does the cryptic crossword clue "Counters scuba failing amid rising waters (8)" mean?

The definition is "Counters". The wordplay uses a reversal. anagram of SCUBA (synonym="SCUBA") + SEA (synonym="waters") = ABACUSES; definition: "Counters" The answer is ABACUSES.

Counters scuba failing amid rising waters (8)

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