Important Enough
A nonmember discovers DAN can help all divers — even when injuries seem insignificant. She has since become a DAN member and understands the true power of the organization.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2012
Freediving
It may be time for you to try freediving. Test your limits and push your abilities by picking up freediving. Learn about the safety, gear and more needed to be successful in the sport.
Preconditioning and DCI
Important factors in decompression illness (DCI) are often dive time and depth, but exercise and hydration status could affect DCI risk. Could preconditioning — increase in a resistance to a particular condition — be possible in DCI?
Tank Safety
Do you fully understand relevant safety standards and maintenance practices of cylinders? Gain an education on how to safely transport cylinders, inspect life support equipment and more.
The Cayman Islands
With 365 dive sites, world-class walls and a marine park celebrating 25 years of protected status, the Cayman Islands are a diver’s dream. Learn what to expect and how to dive in the Cayman Islands.
Dive Decisions
Dive training and skills can prevent emergencies. Read the story of how one diver repeatedly met situations where their dive training was crucial.
The Denizens of South Oz
From camouflaged dragons and the ocean’s most iconic apex predators to whiskered mischief-makers and tentacled giants, South Australia’s underwater inhabitants are unforgettable.
Skin Bends
Skin bends can prevent unfamiliar symptoms and may go unnoticed or underreported. If you’re experiencing skin bends or unknown symptoms, call a doctor. Read an incident of skin bends.
Matters of the Heart
We’re all getting older — aging is inevitable — but our eagerness to dive is undiminished. This report by DAN’s senior director of research provides insights to help us continue diving for years to come.
Sunscreen and Environmental Safety
DAN Medics answer your questions about dive medicine.
