Pro Tips for Shooting in Cold Water
Don’t let colder water temperatures freeze you up — you can take stellar photos regardless of the conditions. Read our best tips on capturing images in cold water.
Alert Diver Issue: Q4 2009
The Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail
The Florida Keys are known for shallow coral reefs, but they are also home to world-class wreck diving. If you’re passionate about wreck diving, it’s time to visit the Florida Keys.
MPAs: Our Best Chance to Save Coral Reefs
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are vital in saving global coral reef populations — and yet, they aren’t completely enough. Read more about the importance of MPAs.
Fiji: An Oasis in a World Gone Mad
Fiji’s coral reefs have been on the mend for years, and these days, they are finally beginning to thrive. Read more about Fiji’s dive sites and how to get there.
How Split Fins Work
Split fins work in a specific way that enables reduced drag and enables enhanced propulsion. Read more about split fins.
Field Neurology for Divers
Shortly after surfacing from the dive, your buddy experiences numbness and tingling in his limbs — a classic neurological symptom of decompression sickness. What you do next could make the difference between a close call and permanent injury.
Rescue in the Gulf of Thailand
Technical divers regularly push beyond the limits of recreational diving, so we prepare for emergencies with contingencies neatly checked off like a detailed shopping list. Learn more about how DAN handled an incident.
Manatee Interaction Under Review
Dive operators and conservation groups are at odds over how to protect Florida’s endangered manatees.
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.
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.
