America’s national marine sanctuaries have everything a diver could ask for — coral reefs, kelp forests, animal encounters, shipwrecks and so much more. But not only should they be visited, divers also have a responsibility to advocate for them.
Bermuda’s prim and proper appearance belies its voracious appetite for ships. Investigate different wrecks each day, and be finished in time for afternoon tea on this gem of the Atlantic.
Miskito divers risk their lives every day just to earn enough to feed their families. DAN traveled to the La Moskita region of Honduras to study the dive practices and lives of local lobster harvesting divers in an effort to learn what can be done to help.
WHEN I STARTED DIVING, I fell in love with colorful coral reefs and marine life. If you had told me that Antarctica would someday become a favorite destination, I might have laughed and said I’d never …
THE QUESTION PEOPLE MOST FREQUENTLY ASK us about our years of dive travel involves our favorite place to dive. This can be a delicate topic, especially when visiting a resort […]
From recent travels I sensed that a lot of liveaboards are now deployed worldwide. I was curious to know the exact numbers, and an online search showed that there are 69 in the Red Sea, 64 in Raja Ampat, and even the Galápagos Islands have 10 dive liveaboards now.
Shark tagging enables scientists to study the abundance and movements of sharks around the world. This also helps determine where sharks need the most protection. The tagging practices provide useful data to scientists.
Cairns, Australia is a great dive destination and has many topside attractions including rainforest tours and hot-air ballooning. But the Great Barrier Reef has been suffering from coral bleaching. Many divers now see bright white corals. However, there may be some good news.
Divers with diabetes were once barred from the sport. Now, with proper medication and oversight, they are able to dive. DAN studies helped change perception on diving with diabetes.
Ocean conservation efforts are working and one diver suggests we celebrate the little wins. With increased optimism, success can spread and lead to future successful ocean conservation efforts.
