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.

Bald diver approaches coral with flashlight

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.

A diver swims amongst red corals

Remote But Ready

A research team experienced a small issue that turned into a big emergency, but DAN provided much-needed support. Read more.

Diver swims over fan corals

Lobster Mini Season

DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.

Dive swims toward school of fish

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.

Vial, syringe and biomarkers

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.

Juvenile giant Pacific octopus.

Ocean Views 2015: The Joy of Pursuit

See the winning and highly honored photographs from this year’s Ocean Views photo contest, and share in the joy of those who captured the images.

Orca surfs the waves

National Geographic’s Pristine Seas

Read one diver’s journey into exploring remote ocean habits in an attempt to help protect them. National Geographic teamed up on this endeavor to explore, survey and protect wild seas.

Freediver holds camera and swims through jellies

The Once & Future Promise of National Marine Sanctuaries

Marine sanctuaries are important because they not only help natural environments thrive, but also boost local economies. Marine sanctuaries can be found throughout the world and help increase accessibility to oceans.

Dive photographer photographs a sea turtle