Giants of the Undead Med
Fin whales push the extremes of the animal kingdom in speed, size and feeding ecology. They are one of the largest creatures on the planet and one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean.
Alert Diver Issue: Q2 2016
Teamwork and Training
About to start a dive, a group of divers were asked to help a potential drowning victim. Training kicked in and they provided relief. Read more about this heroic story.
Dietary Supplements and Healthy Foods for Divers
Dietary supplements are clearly helpful and can be added into someone’s health regime. But finding the right supplement can be hard or confusing. Learn the best dietary supplements for divers.
If You Can’t Equalize, Abort
Read one diver’s story about how a routine dive resulted in vomiting and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Ocean Views 2016: Change the World
The entrants of this year’s Ocean Views photo contest are truly ambassadors for our ocean world. As photographer Brian Skerry states in his introduction to the contest gallery, “The images were produce bear witness to the fact this stunning realm exists.”
Sympathy for the Devil
Manta rays are often forgotten in conservation and research efforts. Several species of rays are under threat. Learn more about manta rays and what you can do.
Exploring the Heart of Bell Island
The Bell Island mines were attacked in WWII, and today, artifacts from the mine are submerged underwater making an interesting dive expedition. Crews are set to visually archive the artifacts.
Gear-Related Incidents
Faulty or improperly used gear can quickly change and impact a dive. Read gear-related dive incident reports and avoid these mistakes.
Lionfish: Managing the Invasion
Lionfish are an invasive species globally but divers and the dive industry have been effective at controlling the lionfish populations. Different strategies help keep the populations low, but a new program tags the lionfish to learn more about them.
Elevating the Standard of Care
In late 2015, as part of DAN’s Recompression Chamber Assistance Program (RCAP), DAN sent staff to Saba to help improve medical care for divers.
