Without Bubbles
Rebreathers do create an added complexity to a dive, but they can be incredibly useful. Learn more about how rebreathers work, benefits and challenges to their use and practical applications.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2015
Instituting a Culture of Safety
A culture of safety in diving is incredibly important as it keeps incidents and accidents down, and fosters a learning culture. Read more about the importance of putting safety first, and how it could change the industry and sport.
Humpback Whales: Tonga and the Silver Bank
Although they are oceans apart, both the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific and the Silver Bank off the Dominican Republic offer intimate encounters with majestic humpback whales. Read more about these fantastic creatuers.
Don’t Blame the Dive Operator
Dive operators are a huge component of the safety culture. It’s up to them to help inexperienced divers, keep staff trained and ensure experienced divers remain safe.
Bonaire
Bonaire offers a variety of world-class dive sites that are inviting for divers of all levels. Sea critters run the gamut from large to small — certainly you’ll be able to see something exciting! Learn more about diving Bonaire.
Remote But Ready
A research team experienced a small issue that turned into a big emergency, but DAN provided much-needed support. Read more.
Pirate Hunting: The Search for the Golden Fleece
The Golden Fleece was once a ship commanded by a famed 17-th century pirate. The shipwreck has been hard to find, but one crew set out to find it.
Lobster Mini Season
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
The Quest for DCS Biomarkers
Advances in decompression sickness studies and treatments could be made through identification of markers in the blood. Read more about the studies in decompression sickness.
You Better Get That Examined
A tiny Pacific octopus surprised a diver and gave a defensive bite. The wound became infected and required treatment. Read more about the octopus incident.
