A certain 1970s movie with a certain infamous shark actually inspired DAN member Mauricio Hoyos — the same shark that frightened many people out of the water. From then on, he became obsessed with sharks and has since dedicated his life to researching this marine creature.
Throughout my career as an instructor and an active member of the dive community, something always troubled me: Why did I rarely see people who looked like me in the dive community? Where were all the women of color?
Coral reefs are struggling but dedicated organizations are committed to their restoration and survival. Experts weigh in on the future of the world’s reefs and if restoration can achieve large-scale meaningful results.
In 20 years, the number of female divers has increased. The Women Divers Hall of Fame honors outstanding female divers and gives back to the dive community through scholarships, grants and mentorship programs.
Historic shipwrecks offer divers a bounty of history, biology and the beauty of the undersea world. Two shipwrecks in Florida provide divers of all skills opportunities to explore their fascinating histories.
Charles Beeker expressed an interest in diving at age five. Now, he is passionate about underwater archaeology and tries to preserve historical sites.
A diver discusses witnessing the birth of a bottlenose dolphin — a rare and unique experience. The story underscores the importance of animal conservation.
The indomitable megalodon shark, the largest fish that ever lived, tore its way through the whales and dolphins of the world’s oceans for about 13 million years before dying off about 2.6 million years ago.
Technological advances have enabled divers to explore once hard-to-reach caves, including Weeki Wachee Springs in central Florida.
A recent study published in the journal Science shows the unexpected and remarkably large role of tiny, bottom-dwelling reef fishes for coral reef productivity.
