Wreck Diving with Sand Tigers
Shark diving has grown in popularity and North Carolina boasts incredible opportunities for divers to get up-close-and-personal.
Alert Diver Issue: Q1 2016
Touch and Go in Tonga
A ruptured appendix ruined what should have been a fantastic whale adventure. Thanks to DAN, the adventurer was able to receive life-saving evacuation and care. Read more about this DAN member’s story.
Always Ready
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Coast Guard Diving Program. With its rigorous testing, do you have what it takes to make the cut?
The Future of Dive Medicine
Scientific research will propel dive medicine into the future creating a safer sport. Advances in cancer research and other diseases can help dive medicine specialists treat and cure dive maladies like decompression sickness.
Can I Dive with My Medical Condition?
DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
Safe Diving in Fresh Water
Fresh-water diving comes with increased risks. Why is that? Learn more about the risks and how to dive in fresh-water environments safely.
Fiji: Soft Coral Capital of the World
Fiji is a very accessible dive destination for North American travelers. The island boasts lively reefs and colorful fish, which encompass a world-class diving scene.
Prepared to Act
Pure oxygen can save a person’s life when administered correctly — but oxygen administration is a skill not everyone has. Learn more.
Cenderawasih Bay
Recognizing the bay’s significance, in 2002 the provincial government and Conservation International established Taman Nasional Teluk Cenderawasih (Cenderawasih Bay National Park) as a marine protected area, the biggest in Indonesia.
Sea Lion Bite
Although uncommon, unprovoked sea lion bites can occur, and divers should be aware of the potential hazard. Learn more about how one diver received a bite and how the wound was treated.
