Freediving Gear
Taking up freediving but have zero clue what gear you need? Freediving gear is designed to simply enhance your breath-hold diving capabilities. Learn more about the right gear.
Alert Diver Category: Gear
Snorkels: Pros and Cons
Snorkels are a useful piece of equipment but come with pros and cons. Learn more about snorkels, when to use them and if you need one.
Establishing a Baseline
Dive computers use various methods to determine surface pressure, and some are more accurate than others. Learn more about dive computers and finding the right one for you.
Equipment for Dive Emergency Prevention & Response
Equipment can prove necessary in a dive emergency — but do you know what to stock? From glow sticks to knives, it’s important to be prepared for all scenarios. Learn about equipment options for all kinds of dive and boat emergencies.
We’re Over Here!
Surface marker buoys are inflated underwater and sent to the surface as a signal. This minimizes the time a diver spends at the surface waiting for a rescue. The marker can help save lives. Read more about choosing the right marker.
Weight Up!
How versed are you in buoyancy control? Proper buoyancy is key to a successful dive and it is in part due to weighting. Read more about weighting yourself correctly .
Validation of Dive Computers
Dive computers have evolved rapidly since their inception, however, questions arose over the years over their safety. Read more about dive computers.
Popping the Question: What is a DSMB?
SURFACE MARKER BUOYS (SMBS) AND DELAYED SURFACE MARKER BUOYS (DSMBS) are common and essential safety devices. These brightly colored, inflatable tubes, sometimes called safety sausages, are critical pieces of equipment […]
It’s All About the Toys
Technological advances have greatly changed and improved the dive experience. Learn more about these advances.
Oxygen
Oxygen has long been recognized as the primary first aid for scuba diving injuries. In light of compelling evidence in favor of oxygen first aid, one of DAN’s stated missions is to ensure that oxygen first aid equipment and people trained in its use are at every dive site.