Member to Member: Sunscreen and Coral

Sunscreen pollution is a serious threat to the world’s coral reefs causing fast degradation. But, divers can combat the effects of this pollution with simple steps.

Dead tissue is shown on a brain coral. The coral looks green-yellow in color

So Others May Live

Can your training prepare you for absolute worst conditions? One writer took the challenge to find out what it was like being a rescue swimmer.

A member of the US Coast Guard swims toward a potential victim

On the Hunt

Secret Bay, located in Anilao, Philippines, is home to many sea critters you have never seen before. Learn more about diving in this unique and fanciful location.

Anthias fish feed around plants

French Polynesia’s Tuamotus

The Tuamotu Islands are an archipelago located in French Polynesia and offers vibrant underwater scenes — including great shark experiences.

A school of adorable, yellow raccoon butterfly fish

Diving the World Heritage List

The World Heritage List recognizes outstanding places that offer value to mankind. Sites can be cultural, natural or a mixture of both. These sites are sources of inspiration and sources of life.

A giant grouper pokes its head out of some coral

Recompression Chamber Safety

Instead of simply listing requirements relevant to the safe recompression of injured recreational divers, DAN identified real, likely hazards, quantified their significance and presented mitigation guidance for each.