Southern California Strandings

Strandings in Southern California have dramatically increased. These abandoned seal pups often do not survive in the wild. Read more about strandings.

Six seals in an indoor pen

Cuba’s Coral Reefs

Cuba is a hard-to-get-to dive destination from the United States. However, other divers from across the globe have been able to explore Cuba. Read more about diving in Cuba.

Open-mouthed shark behind yellow lumpy, coral structure

The Evolution of a Shipwreck

A ship was placed on the bottom of the seafloor as an intentional shipwreck to help create a reef. The shipwreck now hosts an incredible diversity of marine life. Learn more about how a shipwreck evolves.

French angelfish swims around a sponge-encrusted shipwreck

Maintain Your Gear

Proper gear maintenance is key to any enjoyable scuba trip. Learn mask-to-fin gear maintenance procedures and more.

Person washes regulator in water basin

DAN Member Profile: Nathan Myhrvold

DAN member Nathan Myhrvoid is an accomplished student racking up a variety of degrees. He’s an author, chef, entrepreneur, photographer and diver. Read more about this DAN member.

Bearded man in chef's apron stands in front of a fire oven