Alert Diver Category: Dive Slate

HER NAME WAS TOKITAE, which means “nice day, pretty colors” in the Coast Salish language. The Lummi Nation knows her as Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, which is a historical reference to the Penn […]

Traditional copper and brass deep-sea dive helmets often attract the modern dive community’s attention. International interest recently spiked when a helmet believed to be from the dawn of American professional diving sold for a record-setting $54,000 in Wichita, Kansas.

DAN has introduced the Research Grant Program, designed to push the boundaries of dive safety through innovative research. The program will support studies that develop robust theories and empirical evidence that contribute to safer dive experiences.

Wreck diving became the rage of dive tourism in the wake of the 1977 blockbuster movie The Deep.

Uncover the significance of conserving Southern California biodiversity. Join me in exploring the unique wildlife of the Channel Islands.

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.