FOR 450 MILLION YEARS some shark species have been apex predators in the aquatic world, helping to balance the fathomless yet fragile marine ecosystem. But even with all their instinctual knowledge we see more and more species on our endangered lists.
Faith Ortins is a lifelong diver, and her love for the ocean and devotion to educating people about safe diving practices drive her dive career.
Malaria is a serious infectious disease threat that primarily exists in many of the world’s subtropical and tropical regions — areas popular with divers — where the environmental conditions support a stable, infected population of Anopheles mosquitoes.
The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch (AMITW) had an exceptional summer in 2024. By July 31, AMITW patrollers had documented 683 nests on 9.6 miles (15.4 kilometers) of beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida. That was the most nests they had recorded in one season since they started monitoring 41 years ago.
Explore the life of Rachel Novak, a pharmacist turned glamorous stunt performer and passionate scuba diver, embracing adventure.
Medication laws vary across the globe so whether you regularly take an over-the-counter pain pill or a daily prescription, prepare yourself for all possible scenarios when traveling.
The Neurological Assessment course from DAN® provides the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to conditions that cause severe neurological damage.
Whether you’re a veteran spearfisher on a three-minute breath hold or blowing bubbles with your first lobster kit in hand, the following tips can help you.
DAN is available to help divers who face a variety of medical emergencies. If you or someone you know is in a dive accident, call local emergency services and then call the DAN emergency hotline.
The DAN Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment program is a free tool that enables dive operators to assess their own operations.
