Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is the largest marine conservation area in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Studying the biodiversity of the Hawaiian archipelago using scuba has given scientists a unique opportunity to monitor the physiological impacts of deep dives and thus expand our knowledge of diving science, particularly decompression risk.
In 2016, DAN conducted research into the effects of diving on heart rhythm. Learn more about the research, methods and some early results.
DAN’s study about the long-term health implications of a COVID-19 infection for divers — including both scuba and breath-hold to encompass divers and watersports players — will use up to nine online surveys over the next five years to collect information from up to 1,000 adult divers who have confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection. By evaluating divers’ experiences as they return to the water following COVID-19, DAN researchers hope to provide the dive community with comprehensive guidance about what to expect after recovery.
Kelp paddies provide food and shelter in a “ready-made” habitat. They are incredibly important aspect in an ocean environment. Read more about kelp paddies.
DAN member Chuck Nicklin discusses how he got into diving, his work on James Bond films, why he is a DAN member and much more. Read on.
DAN member Margo Peyton created a dive camp that is safe for families. Read more about Peyton and her motivations to dive.
California created a network of underwater wilderness reserves. These marine protected areas offer great diving. Read more.
Canadian-born underwater photographer Jill Heinerth discusses her illustrious career as a female cave diver. Read more about Heinerth’s work and current projects.
The Kittiwake was purposefully sunk at the Cayman Islands as a way to inject newness into local tourism. Learn more about the decades-long process of making a shipwreck out of the Kittiwake.
The sculpture garden at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. is full of busts of historical dive pioneers. Learn more about this Google garden.
