Alright, not something I had thought to wonder about either, but it's amazing!
They trap air in their feathers right before they jump in the water. Then they dive to depths which compress the air (hunting and feeding).
When they are ready to come up, they swim rapidly to the surface and the air expands, slipping through the feathers and creating a "skin" of bubbles which reduces drag and allows them to reach speeds which send them flying out of the water!!
For more details and a great video, check out Wonder Monkey here.
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