Mar de Cortez

The Sea of Cortez is rich in biodiversity with more than 6,000 unique animals. Several liveabroad options are available to divers and there are many topside attractions for tourists.

A whale shark swims about having the best day.

Fishing for a Solution

Shark-fishing legislation varies from country to country. Some countries permit shark fishing but ban finning at sea, some allow finning, and others prohibit all harvesting. Many developing nations don’t adopt shark-fishing regulations like those of the U.S. and United Nations.

Two divers rest at the bottom of the ocean as a shark swims by.

Shooter: Tony Wu

Award-winning underwater photographer Tony Wu had his ah-ha moment when photographing a sperm whale. Since that encounter, he transitioned to marine photography and has done a lot of work with whales since.

Six walruses hang out on an icecap. They are having a great time.

Ten Tips for Stunning Splits

A successful split-shot image enables the viewer to see both above and under water. To compose a fantastic split, read these photo techniques from an expert.

Several sharks can be seen below the water as their fins break the ocean top.

Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga

Yoga can boost strength, balance and mental clarity. Want to make it more challenging? Perform yoga on a paddleboard. Learn more about padddleboard yoga and how it can benefit you.

A woman stands at the water's edge performing yoga. It is sunset

Better Safe Than Sorry

Don’t ignore seemingly random symptoms as they could be the result of a serious problem. One DAN member shares her story of how an uneventful dive changed her life.

A woman marvels at her uber-expensive tropical resort locale

Dive Skills for Underwater Photographers

Most scuba divers become passionate about underwater photography once submerged in the underwater world. Here are some great tips to up your underwater photography game.

A diver uses an underwater camera to photograph two manatees.

The Future of Dive Medicine

What does the future of dive medicine cook like? Two experts answered our questions and made their best predictions about the future of dive medicine and research.

A female doctor pokes at a virtual DNA strand while wearing a VR headset.

Diving After DCS

DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your dive medicine questions.

A diver is preparing his nitrox cylinders.

Be Informed and Stay Calm

Even when in distress, it’s important to keep your regulator in place. Securing it can be the difference between a bad situation and a potentially life-threatening one.

Stock image of three divers