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.

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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.

Diver approaches a sponge-encrusted shipwreck

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.

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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.

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Diagnosis Before Treatment

Proper care of injured divers means ruling out all possibilities. Read the story of a dive incident and differing diagnoses.

Two dive buddies assist an unconscious diver on a boat

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.

Underwater cinematographer chases a dolphin to get the right footage

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.

Two cave divers swim through a tight and craggy crevice

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.

Mantas circle a cleaning station in Misool, Indonesia.

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.

Two divers peer through a coral structure while diving