Dragons, Pygmies and Mantas
Komodo National Park is brimming with critters — both above and below the water. One diver calls it a “wonderland.” Read more about diving the breathtaking Komodo.
Alert Diver Issue: Q1 2015
Proactive & Prepared
When emergency response is made as accessible and efficient as possible, it’s much easier for divers to embrace the culture of dive safety. Divers are more apt to remind each other to be cautious and to watch out for each other with increased vigilance.
The Gift of Kimbe
One diver chose to document Kimbe Bay. The area boasts colorful sea life but the trip itself posed many challenges for the dive team. Learn more about their incredible story.
Stick To Your Maximum Operating Depth
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
Discovery of a Lost Battlefield
A research team locates the remains of U-576 and Bluefields. This was a major discovery as many people did not know where these boats fought or were sunk. Learn more.
May I Bend Your Ear?
Days after completing some technical dives, a diver experienced hearing loss that would not stop. An unexpected diagnosis of inner-ear decompression sickness resulted in time in a hyperbaric chamber. Read more about the incident.
Understanding Alternobaric Vertigo
Learning how to equalize ear pressure is part of every diver’s basic open-water training. Alternobaric vertigo (AV) arises from unequal pressure between the two middle ears, usually because the pressures are changing at different rates. Learn more about AV and its prevention.
Shooter: Roger Steene
Photographer Roger Steene shares his story about what got him into photography. Read more of Steene’s story.
Crown-of-Thorns and Favorable Disturbance
The crown-of-thorns starfish is considered one of the most influential invertebrate predators found on Pacific coral reefs. Read more about why this starfish is so important to reef health.
Digital Workflow for Underwater Photography
When you establish a digital workflow, you’re better able to organize and access all of your great images. Learn more about an ideal workflow from one photographer.
