Alabama’s Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast of Alabama is home to some great diving including the largest artificial reef program in the United States. Read more about diving in Alabama.
Alert Diver Issue: Q3 2015
Heart Attack in Madagascar
A heart attack nearly took one divermaster’s life, but thanks to his familiarity with DAN, he was able to get the care he needed. Read more about DAN’s intervention.
Dark Waters
Police diving extends the reach of justice thanks to advances in scuba, sonar and other marine technologies. The divers are now more investigators and not just retrievers. Learn more about police diving.
Women’s Health in Diving
The recommendations for male and female divers are largely the same, but certain considerations should be made for female divers in regard to physical and physiological differences.
The Effect of Experience on Risk
Even well-experienced divers are still subject to risk, as many incidents are caused by them going beyond their experiences and training. Read more from our experts on the measurement of experience.
Barotrauma in Bonaire
A 38-year-old diver suffered from a burning sensation in his throat and had discomfort in his neck. The diver had pulmonary barotrauma. Read more about his incident.
A Culture of Active Risk Management
Risk management is important to ensure we all have fun in our chosen sports safety, and this encompasses a culture of safety. Read more.
Anticoagulants and Diving
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
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.
