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.
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.
