High on Mercury

Grouper populations are on the rebound thanks to protection efforts. But a major threat to these fish remains: mercury.

A school of angry-looking grouper

Due Diligence for Parents of Young Divers

Parents often express reservations or concerns about going on dive vacations with their kids. But it’s a joint reasonability from both parents and dive operators.

A group of children sit on a walkway, with their hands raise, taking a scuba diving class

School of Sharks

School is in session! Shark experts pooled together in the nonprofit organization Sharks4Kids, teaching families around the world about sharks — setting the record straight.

Researchers and students on a boat, tag a shark

Pneumonia in Germany

No one likes getting sick on vacation, but one individual had a hard experience trying to file a claim with their primary insurance provider. One call to DAN, and it was smoothed over.

A stock image of a doctor checking the chest x-ray of a patient

The Keys to Our Hearts

In 2016, DAN conducted research into the effects of diving on heart rhythm. Learn more about the research, methods and some early results.

A DAN researcher records an electrocardiogram (EKG) of a diver during a cardiac health study of divers over 40.

Weight Training for Better Diving

Dive gear is heavy, but with weight training, you can gain strength and continue to dive. Learn exercises that will boost your overall fitness to dive.

Stock image of woman holding kettlebell

Celebrating Sharks

Late filmmaker Rob Stewart used his films to celebrate sharks and bring attention to their plight. His inspiration and passion for shark conservation live on.

With other sharks in the background, a great white shark smiles to the camera. It's ready for its close up

Dominica Topside

Dominica is home to great dive destinations, but topside, there are plenty of excursions, too.

A Salute to St. Eustatius

The St. Eustatius National Marine Park has a growing and proliferating reef. The island itself also has a rich past.

The Quill, a dormant volcano, overlooks the black sand beaches of the Atlantic coast of Statia.