Anticoagulants and Diving
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
Alert Diver Issue: Q3 2015
The Perils of Staying Silent
Do not be afraid to raise concerns or suspicions about any aspect of a dive trip. Read one diver’s story of how silence resulted in being stranded at sea for over seven hours.
Roatán
Roatán offers gorgeous beaches and underwater sites — including dolphins, shipwrecks, reef sharks and more. Learn more about diving in Roatán.
Shooter: Marty Snyderman
Photographer Marty Snyderman uses photography to advocate for the underwater world. Read his story and how he got into scuba diving.
Tobago
Tobago is a great dive destination for advanced divers because of semi-challenging topside conditions. But the rewards underwater are worth it. Read more about diving in Tobago.
Game Fish Photography
Photographing game fish does not need to be rocket science: With the correct team and equipment, you can take prize-winning shots of big fish. Read one photographer’s best tips on getting great pics of game fish.
Expedition: Twilight Zone
The “twilight zone” is a narrow band of ocean that falls between 150 and 500 feet — a space well beyond a diver’s limits. Read more about this unique area of ocean.
Oceans of Plastic
Plastic debris damages local environments and wildlife. It’s a serious, solvable problem. Learn more about the plastic problem and what you could do about it.
Racing Extinction
In the film “Racing Extinction,” a paleontologist discusses how we could quickly lose up to 50 percent of Earth’s species in about 100 years. Learn more about this documentary.
Snorkels: Pros and Cons
Snorkels are a useful piece of equipment but come with pros and cons. Learn more about snorkels, when to use them and if you need one.
