Descent into Darkness
Way below where the light touches, live interesting marine critters — some would even say creepy. Read more about what lurks beneath the darkness.
Alert Diver Issue: Q3 2013
Lacerated in Baja
While in Mexico’s Baja peninsula, a freediver experienced a bad cut on his had from his speargun. It was caused by lack of attention and hurt badly. Thankfully, DAN was there to help.
Public Safety Diving
Public safety diving consists of team members who may be EMTs, firefighters, lifeguards, law enforcement officers and more. Public safety diving is notoriously dangerous and hard work.
Conservative Diving
A conservative mentality to diving and risk mitigation may help deter decompression sickness. Learn more about conservative diving.
Beyond Phuket
Phuket is Thailand’s gateway to the Andaman Sea. Regardless of whether you head north or south from this vibrant dive mecca, prepare to be amazed.
Acclimatization
Acclimatization is the adaptation to natural exposure, but could this apply and alter decompression stress? One research team looked at how acclimatization and repeatedly diving could impact someone’s predisposition to decompression sickness.
Grenada
Grenada has everything divers could want and need: a plethora of shipwrecks, lush reefs, a statue-filled underwater park, friendly residents and so much more. Learn more about diving Grenada.
Rapid Ascent, Rapid Response
A diver was having difficulty breathing and had extreme fatigue, numbness and a host of other symptoms. He may have had an arterial gas embolism (AGE). Read more about how a rescuer used his skills to help the diver.
Sea Turtles of the World
Sea turtles have been around for millions of years, and underwater photographer Doug Perine has captured images for every living species of sea turtle.
Why Might Diving Make Exercise Seem Easier?
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
