Fighting Father Time
You can keep your body young — physiologically speaking. Follow these lifestyle and workout tips to help reverse Father Time with the end goal to keep you diving for years to come.
Alert Diver Issue: Q4 2012
New Jersey: The Underwater Garden State
Diving off the coast of New Jersey can be enjoyed through underwater photography, shipwreck diving, tours through artificial reefs and rock piles and so much more. Read more about diving in New Jersey.
Dive Medical Services Around the World
Unfortunately, some emergency providers are more motivated by profits than patient well-being creating instances of poor care. Read more about these deceptive practices and several cases. Above all, know that DAN will connect you with proper, well-regarded emergency services globally.
Dysbaric Osteonecrosis in Recreational Diving
Dysbaric osteonecrosis (DON) is the destruction of bone tissue in the long bones, hips and shoulders associated with diving and compressed-air work. Generally considered to be the result of circulation disruption, osteonecrosis can occur without exposure to pressure changes. Learn more.
Sore Toes: DCS or Fin Foot?
DAN® medics answer your questions about dive medicine.
Diagnosis Before Treatment
Proper care of injured divers means ruling out all possibilities. Read the story of a dive incident and differing diagnoses.
Shooter: Pete Zuccarini
Pete Zuccarini is the underwater cinematographer behind movies like “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Life of Pi,” “Dolphin Tale” and more. Read more about Zuccarini’s story and career.
Cave Photography
Cave photography is equally exhilarating and challenging — try photographing something when light is sparse. Read more about cave photography and get the best tips.
Grassroots Marine Protected Areas
Global marine protected wildlife sanctuaries foster ecological protections and growth while also helping boost local economies. Read the stories behind several marine protected areas across the world.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are a personal choice for every diver — do you know what to look for and what you need? It’s time to breakdown wetsuits with what you need to know.