While there are many great local and land-based destinations, a liveaboard might be the ultimate experience for a vacation dedicated to diving. But the benefits of liveaboard diving, such as traveling to incredible dive sites that can’t be reached from shore and filling your days with dives, require some extra preparation. If you have decided to take the plunge on your first liveaboard trip, here are some tips to ensure smooth sailing.
Located in Miami, Fla., the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science boasts a magnificent aquarium where the goal is to get people interested in science and marine life.
The Bell Island mines were attacked in WWII, and today, artifacts from the mine are submerged underwater making an interesting dive expedition. Crews are set to visually archive the artifacts.
Jon Landau is an avid scuba diver and DAN member. He’s traveled the world for dive destinations, but his favorite will always be the Florida Keys. Read more about Landau.
DAN member Guy Harvey, Ph.D., is a gifted artist and depicts marine life in dramatic ways. His work acts as a way to champion for the oceans. Read more about Guy Harvey’s story.
Cardiovascular hazards are a concern in older divers and are a cause of dive fatalities. Read more about how DAN Research is combating these cardiovascular hazards.
DAN member Nathan Myhrvoid is an accomplished student racking up a variety of degrees. He’s an author, chef, entrepreneur, photographer and diver. Read more about this DAN member.
A quarter-century has passed since the sinking of the U.S. Coast Guard cutters Bibb and Duane. However, these ships later became excellent dive sites. Read more.
Ocean education geared toward children and teens has increased in popularity and offerings. These classes can educate students about marine environments and their importance. Read more about ocean education initiatives.
Ocean literacy is important for the public to make informed decisions about ocean restoration efforts and to take increased individual responsibility in those efforts. Younger generations are crucial for developing an ocean literate society, but adequate ocean science education is a challenge for underserved and underfunded schools. Informal educational opportunities run by the Black Girls Dive Foundation (BGDF) fill the knowledge gap and are a resource for environmentally minded students.
