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.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2012
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.
Eutrophication
Eutrophication is the excessive richness of nutrients in a body of water and can kill plant and animal life from a lack of oxygen. It can be caused either by Mother Nature or human involvement. Read more about eutrophication.
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.
Breathe In, Breathe Out
A scuba regulator enables humans to breathe regularly. Get the basics on scuba regulators.
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.
Maintaining Fitness on a Liveaboard
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing and fun, but if you feel up to it, you can certainly squeeze in some quick and effective workouts. Follow these instructions and exercises for a workout fit for a liveaboard.
