Improve Your Breathing
Your breathing can greatly benefit from the implementation of a yoga practice. Find inner peace and learn the power of breathing through these yoga poses.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2015
Santa Barbara: The Elusive Isle
Off of California’s coast is Santa Barbara Island, and it is teaming with delightful dive sites. Sea lions abound and there are plenty of other marine life. Learn more about diving in Santa Barbara Island.
Among Harp Seals
Harp seals are adorable sea critters, adapted perfectly for living in cold climates. Diving with them is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read more about one diver’s adventures with harp seals.
Knocked Down on Bonaire
Bonaire offers great opportunities for divers to try beach entries. But upon entering into the water, major waves knocked the divers down and caused major problems.
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.
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.
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.
Remote But Ready
A research team experienced a small issue that turned into a big emergency, but DAN provided much-needed support. Read more.
Lobster Mini Season
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
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.