Bahamas Dive Diversity

It’s impossible to dive the Bahamas in a week — or even a lifetime. A dive photographer recounts their favorite dives to this island.

Three snorkelers wearing brightly colored fins snorkel in the clear waters of the Bahamas

Field Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries

Musculoskeletal injuries can be incredibly problematic. And getting an injured person out of the water promptly is a priority. Learn how to responsibility handle musculoskeletal injuries.

Male diver helps a limping female diver out of a lake to seek injury treatment

India’s Diving Frontier: The Andaman Islands

India’s Andaman Islands are known as the Emerald Isles because of their vibrant green forests. The archipelago stretches roughly 225 miles and consists of about 200 islands. The area offers pristine diving.

A very famous elephant, who loves to swim, goes for a swim in crystal-blue waters

Harvesting Divers at Risk

Miskito divers risk their lives every day just to earn enough to feed their families. DAN traveled to the La Moskita region of Honduras to study the dive practices and lives of local lobster harvesting divers in an effort to learn what can be done to help.

A man is hoisted into a chamber by two hospital workers

Extinct for Soup?

Are sharks really facing extinction for an Asian delicacy? Learn more about shark populations and conservation efforts.

Belly view of a bloodied shark getting fished

Shooter: Wes Skiles

Wes Skiles was a famous dive photographer who died on a seemingly routine dive. His widow, Terri, discusses her spouse and his career as a photographer.

Cave diver swims through narrow stalactites holing a giant camera

When Gas Goes Bad

Breathing gas is incredibly important to divers and just as important as quantity is quality. Do you know the signs of breathing gas contamination?

Man sniffs the valve of his air cylinder

Behind the Scenes: Shooting Still on “Oceans”

During the filming of “Oceans,” a large number of still photos were taken and used for marketing purposes. Learn more about the shooting process for these images.

Dive photographer films a nearby shark

Bites & Attacks

When provoked or on the defense, marine critters will attack. From seals to otters, and sharks to barracudas, learn prevention and first aid for these scenarios.

The menacing mouth of a barracuda