Traveling with dive gear isn’t easy. Between the stress of lugging around a bag of heavy yet fragile equipment and hoping that its valuable contents make it intact to your destination, you might spend more time worrying than thinking about the fun you are about to have. If you’re tired of fretting about gear or hauling around more than you need, consider the following points before you pack your bags.
Can your training prepare you for absolute worst conditions? One writer took the challenge to find out what it was like being a rescue swimmer.
This 100-million-year-old species is not your ordinary turtle. They are one of the world’s largest reptiles and travel the globe because of an evolutionary adaptation.
A World War II-era plane remained either undiscovered or unreported for over 60 years off the California coast. Read more about this incredible wreckage and attempts to track down more information on the plane.
Seacology is an organization that provides tangible solutions to impacted areas. Read more about Seacology.
The historical significance of the Hatteras wreck is enormous because of the speed at which it sank, its depth and its cargo of guns, ammunition, personal effects and even the ship’s cash box. The wreck remains largely intact and untouched. Read more about the sinking of the USS Hatteras.
Strandings in Southern California have dramatically increased. These abandoned seal pups often do not survive in the wild. Read more about strandings.
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.
“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.
Barry Olson is a diver for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. and is a DAN member. Learn more about Barry’s career and why he’s a member of DAN.
