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.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2012
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.
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.
Rebreathers: Boon or Bane
Popularity of rebreathers has skyrocketed — but how safe and useful are they for recreational divers? Learn both the benefits and hazards of rebreathers.
Ocean Views 2012
Marine-life and underwater photography is not only an art but it takes deep commitment. Browse the winners of the 2012 Ocean Views Contest and celebrate these frozen moments in time — and the talents of each photographer.
Can Whales Get the Bends?
Decompression sickness (DCS) is a plague for humans, but what about in mammals? Understand the science between DCS and marine animal evolution.
Dive Your Desktop
Get your oceanic fix with a web-based game and service called theBlu.
Reports from the Lionfish Front
Lionfish are an invasive species and have been found all over the world. But the volunteerism of divers and even sharks has helped decrease these surging populations. Read more about the current state of lionfish.
DAN Member Profile: Jill Heinerth
Canadian-born underwater photographer Jill Heinerth discusses her illustrious career as a female cave diver. Read more about Heinerth’s work and current projects.
Mighty Mouths
Certain kinds of fish love to open their mouths wide and yawn. It’s quite fascinating! Read more about these yawning fish.