A Living Museum in the Sea
“The Living Museum” is a protected area where an ancient pirate shipwreck, artifacts and rare corals can be visited. Learn more about this protected site.
“The Living Museum” is a protected area where an ancient pirate shipwreck, artifacts and rare corals can be visited. Learn more about this protected site.
Otto Rutten is the associate operations director for the Aquarius Reef Base located in the waters of the Florida Keys. Read more about Rutten and why he is a DAN member.
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.
DAN member Greg Holt might be better known as Greg the Divemaster and host of ScubaRadio. Read more about Greg Holt, his career and why he is a DAN member.
The Coral Reef Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) program provides managers and law enforcement personnel with tools and training required to help gather evidence from the marine environment.
Seagrass beds are excellent places for marine life to live and thrive, but dwindling locations threaten the overall environment. Read more about the importance of seagrass beds.
DAN member Lad Adkins has made it his mission to help get invasive lionfish numbers under control. Read more about Lad’s efforts and why he’s a member of DAN.
Spawning enables corals, starfish, brittle stars, sea cucumbers and other marine critters to mate. They release eggs and let them mingle in the water. Learn more about spawning.
Project DEEP is a longstanding program which connected Massachusetts college students to scuba opportunities in Florida.
DAN member Clive Cussler discusses why he loves shipwrecks and what motivates him to dive. Read more about Clive Cussler.