DAN Member Profile: Mandy-Rae Cruickshank
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank is an international freediving champion — and a DAN member. Read more about Cruickshank and why she loves DAN.
Alert Diver Issue: Q4 2009
Dive Slow and Think Small
Small critters can be hard to spot and photograph — but when you slow down your speed, you can see just about anything. Here are some best tips on locating cryptic critters.
Core Body Strength
A strong core is critical for all aspects of life — including scuba diving. A strong core improves balance and stability. Read more about core importance and glean some great ab exercises.
San Clemente Island, California
San Clemente Island, Calif., is owned and operated by the U.S. Navy but surrounding waters are open to divers. Learn more about diving San Clemente Island.
Closed-Circuit Rebreathers: A Different Way to Dive
Closed-circuit rebreathers provide a different way to dive — where the rebreather’s primary jobs are to remove carbon dioxide and replenish oxygen. Read more about closed-circuit rebreathers.
Emergency Ascents: Managing the Risks
Emergency ascents are used to avoid any adverse events during a dive. Divers are trained in standard emergency ascent procedures, but these skills must be routinely practiced. Read more.
Diving Dry
Drysuits offer a range of thermal protections that go far beyond wetsuits. They are an indispensable tool for divers, but do require additional trainings. Read more about drysuits.
Graduation Day
At a graduation ceremony, a scuba instructor, who is also a DAN member, had to unexpectedly put their skills into action. Quick thinking helped saved a life.
Collapsed Lung and Diving
DAN Medics answer your diving questions.
Quick Comeback
A scheduled dive went horribly awry when the dive lost his weight belt midway through descent. Unable to find his belt, he ascending but had trouble controlling buoyancy. The uncontrolled ascent led to serious symptoms on the boat. Read more about the incident.
