Shipwreck Empire
North Carolina boasts 301 miles of coastline and is known as a wreck diver’s paradise. There are wrecks for every experience level from novice to advanced technical diving.
Alert Diver Issue: Q4 2011
Bent in Chuuk
What started as stomach cramps eventually revealed to be a much more serious problem: decompression sickness. But the road to recovery was hard and filled with multiple hospitals and an unusual diagnosis. Read more.
Wreck Exploration
Shipwrecks are like time capsules of maritime history. Divers of all abilities can appreciate shipwrecks. Gain some great tips and ideas on how to safely dive shipwrecks.
Emergency Oxygen and Oxygen Toxicity
DAN Medics answer your questions about dive medicine.
Immersion Pulmonary Edema
Immersion pulmonary edema (IPE) is observed in swimmers and divers with no apparent underlying medical condition. Pulmonary edema is an abnormal leakage of fluid from the bloodstream into the alveoli. Our experts answer your IPE questions.
The Importance of Buoyancy Control
Buoyancy control is imperative for optimal scuba diving safety. While the concepts are simple, masking proper buoyancy control can be difficult. Read more about buoyancy.
You Never Know
A vacation on a cruise ship, was littered with jellyfish run ins. But thanks to quick thinking, a DAN member’s training were vital in preventing serious injuries.
Go Easy on the Ears
A female diver’s routine dives went south when she had trouble equalizing. Postdive, she had discomfort in the ears that eased, but never fully healed. Read more of her incident.
Marine Life Poisonings
Many fish and other marine life are poisonous for either part or all of their lives. Toxins may be produced directly by the animal or concentrated within certain organs or tissues as it feeds on other poisonous sea life. Learn more about treating these injuries.
Burns
Burns are a very serious and distressing injury as they can be disfiguring and life threatening. Read more about first aid and prevention.