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.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2012
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.
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.
Medical Emergencies in Remote Environments
How you handle medical emergencies in remote environments is incredibly important. Read our best tips on a variety of plausible scenarios for dealing with these particular emergencies.
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.
