Ocean Views 2014: The Power of Imaging
Ocean Views 2014 displays some extraordinary images of nature by some of the world’s most talented visual artists. Read and view more from Ocean Views.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2014
Panic and Post-Traumatic Stress
During a dive trip in Hawaii, a diver had a panic attack thinking he was running out of air after an equipment malfunction. Read more of his story.
The Last Wild Island
Thanks to intense conservation efforts, Tetepare Island, part of the Solomon Islands, has restored and conserved much of his marine land — which has saved sea turtle populations. Read more.
How to (Re)Build a Kelp Forest
Kelp forests are incredibly important for healthy ecosystems’, and they are getting rebuilt in California. Read more about kelp forests.
An Alien Invasion
One aquarium made it their mission to breed and raise more than two dozen species of cephalopods. It was a challenge, but the only want to approach a large-scale exhibition.
We’re Over Here!
Surface marker buoys are inflated underwater and sent to the surface as a signal. This minimizes the time a diver spends at the surface waiting for a rescue. The marker can help save lives. Read more about choosing the right marker.
The Gyre Project
Plastics can be found on beaches all over the world — and Alaska is no exception. A group of artists banded together to create beautiful art from the plastics of Alaska’s waters. Read more about the Gyre: The Plastic Ocean.
A New Chamber in Cozumel
A new hyperbaric chamber was opened in Cozumel to ensure divers get the top-notch care they deserve. Read more about the Cozumel chamber.
DAN Member Profile: Michael Barnette
Michael Barnette is a marine biologist who is deeply passionate about the underwater world. Learn more about his love of diving and why he is a DAN member.
Survivors
Jellyfish are a diverse species and incredibly fascinating. Read more about encounters with jellyfish.
