A Magnum Opus of Tropical Reefs
The book “Reef Fishes of the East Indies” was written by Gerald Allen and is a comprehensive encyclopedia of reef fish from a diverse region. Read more about the writing process of the book and the author.
Alert Diver Category: Dive Slate
Underwater Architecture
Submerged hotels or restaurants provide individuals with incredibly unique experiences. Underwater tourism connects people with marine life and is an enterprising investment.
DAN Member Profile: Ed Viesturs
DAN member Ed Viesturs is an accomplished mountaineer and scuba diver. Read more about this member’s story and why he’s with DAN.
NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations
NASA has been conducting training missions at the Aquarius Reef Base underwater Habitat off Key Largo, Fla since 2001. NASA has staged many projects from Aquarius because the parallels of diving and space travel. Learn more about this NASA partnership.
Little Orphan Manatee
Manatee mothers and their calves form a strong years-long bond, but should a manatee calf get orphaned. a mother may swoop in and adopt. Read the story of how one Florida refuge is helping orphaned manatees.
Pioneers of Dive Safety
Dan Orr and Dick Rutkowski were winners of the Reaching Out Awards, given by the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association’s annual conference. Read more about their unyielding dedication to safety.
The Silver Anniversary of the USCGC Duane
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.
DAN Member Profile: Bill Stone
DAN member Bill Stone, Ph.D. is an intrepid technical diver, inventor and explorer. He’s led notable expeditions to explore the world’s cave systems. Read more about this DAN member.
Manatee Interaction Under Review
Dive operators and conservation groups are at odds over how to protect Florida’s endangered manatees.
DAN Member Profile: Mandy-Rae Cruickshank
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank is an international freediving champion — and a DAN member. Read more about Cruickshank and why she loves DAN.