Hidden in Plane Sight

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.

18-cylinder engine of plane

Sweet Siren Smells of Coral and Seaweed

Reefs smell. No, really! A healthy reef sends out attractive scents attracting a population of reef builders and dwellers. These newcomers are vital to the success of a reef.

The sweet reef scents have brought all the fish to the yard. They are surrounding coral outcroppings

DAN Member Profile: Jon Landau

Jon Landau is an avid scuba diver and DAN member. He’s traveled the world for dive destinations, but his favorite will always be the Florida Keys. Read more about Landau.

Jon Landau watches a goliath grouper in Key Largo, Fla.

The Once & Future Promise of National Marine Sanctuaries

Marine sanctuaries are important because they not only help natural environments thrive, but also boost local economies. Marine sanctuaries can be found throughout the world and help increase accessibility to oceans.

Dive photographer photographs a sea turtle

An Uncertain Future for Kemp’s Ridley Turtles

Populations of Kemp’s ridley’s turtle have been on the decline for years until a conservation effort kicked off. Read more about Kemp’s ridley’s turtles and the challenges they face.

A baby Kemp's ridley sea turtle is crawling on the sand trying to reach the ocean

Conservation Success in Indonesia

Raja Ampat started a massive conservation effort in 2010 to protect populations of sharks and manta rays. Since the effort began, the sharks and manta rays look much healthier. Learn more.

Pod of devil rays swimming happily

DAN Member Profile: Ken Kamler, M.D.

DAN member Ken Kamler, M.D., shares his stories about DAN membership and being a life-long adventure seeker. Read more about Dr. Kamler.

Headshot of DAN member Kamler

Racing Extinction

In the film “Racing Extinction,” a paleontologist discusses how we could quickly lose up to 50 percent of Earth’s species in about 100 years. Learn more about this documentary.

Manta ray gracefully swims over corals

Onward and Downward

A new venture will offer underwater thrill-seekers a glimpse of ancient history through the windows of a luxury submersible. Read more.

SubSea Explorers is using a radical new approach to funding maritime archaeology: taking paying customers deep into the Mediterranean Sea in luxury submarines to view shipwrecks from antiquity.

Year of the Military Diver

How much do you know about military diving programs? This year marks many anniversaries, including the 100-year anniversary of the Mark V diving helmet. Read more.

Old black-and-white image of divers being lowered into water