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.

Two divers tag a lionfish

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.

Mountain town next to ocean

DAN Member Profile: Stephanie Arne

DAN member Stephanie Arne is the first female host of Mutual of Omaha’s Animal Kingdom. Read more about Stephanie’s story and why she is a DAN member.

Stephanie Arne Headshot in water

Lower-Back Pain Prevention

Back pain can ruin a dive vacation quickly. Perform these back-friendly stretches to keep your core happy and healthy. Get the back stretches now.

Personal trainer is in lunge position and leaning over right knee

Keystone Jetty, Washington

Keystone Jetty is as standout in the long list of Washington-state dive sites. A diver can find a bevvy of interesting sea creatures. Learn more about how to dive Keystone Jetty.

An old male wolf-eel chomps a crab.

In the Company of Polar Bears

Polar bears are magnificent creatures and one photographer made it their work to capture them on film. The photographer traveled to the cold depths of the globe to find the white bears. Learn more about this polar bear venture.

A polar bear stands on its hind legs and waves at the camera

An Unusual Diagnosis

Doctors and other specialists were not listening to one DAN member. After experiencing symptoms for weeks, he finally called DAN and was lead to a diagnosis.

A doctor in a blue plaid shirt, examines the left ear of a bald man

Empowering a Spectacle

What does it take to be a safety diver for Cirque du Soleil? With a 1.5-million-gallon, 25-foot-deep pool, these safety divers have to be ready for anything.

A group of performers in colorful costumes pose as a group next to water

Physical Fitness for Diving

The physical fitness requirements for diving depend on a number of factors. How can you evaluate your physical fitness? Learn more about a practical approach.

Man scuba dives in pool lane