The Gyre Project
Plastics can be found on beaches all over the world — and Alaska is no exception. A group of artists banded together to create beautiful art from the plastics of Alaska’s waters. Read more about the Gyre: The Plastic Ocean.
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A New Chamber in Cozumel
A new hyperbaric chamber was opened in Cozumel to ensure divers get the top-notch care they deserve. Read more about the Cozumel chamber.
DAN Member Profile: Michael Barnette
Michael Barnette is a marine biologist who is deeply passionate about the underwater world. Learn more about his love of diving and why he is a DAN member.
Mission 31: An Aquanaut’s Journey
Mission 31 challenged a team of aquanauts to live underwater for 31 days. A documentary film shooter chronicles his journey to be a Mission 31 aquanaut.
Coral Restoration Expands Internationally
Coral restoration projects are underway all over the world. Thanks to these projects, coral populations and reefs are thriving.
Shark: An Icon on the Rise
Global shark populations are threatened by fishing pressures or shark-fin poaching. However, shark conservation efforts are working to raise sharks’ reputations.
DAN Member Profile: Margo Peyton
DAN member Margo Peyton created a dive camp that is safe for families. Read more about Peyton and her motivations to dive.
Diving into History in the Florida Keys
A once unidentified shipwreck in the Florida Keys was identified thanks to the help of volunteers and organizations. The wreck is part of Florida Keys history. Read more.
Occupational Hazards
A National Geographic dive photographer discusses the training he needed to capture one specific shot. Thanks to specific trainings, the photographer is able to dive safely and capture his shots.
Fish for a Cause
Spearfishing and community outreach became the background for the nonprofit organization Diving for a Cause. Through spearfishing, deserving organizations and people receive ethically sourced fish. Learn more about this spearfishing initiative.