Entangled in Kelp

Kelp can often entangle divers and result in anxiety and panic. Read an incident in which kelp entangled a diver and unfortunately resulted in his death.

Kelp and sea grass wave underwater

Voluntourism

Voluntourism, when combined with a dive trip, combines the benefits of the marine environment and helping local communities. Learn more about several voluntourism opportunities found all over the world.

Sea turtle peers around red coral

Shooter: Cristian Dimitrius

Filmmaker Cristian Dimitrius learned how to dive while in the Brazilian army and later became a biologist. Read more about his scuba lifestyle and how he became such an influential filmmaker.

Filmmaker poses on a boat, wearing a wetsuit, holding a camera

Mission 31: An Aquanaut’s Journey

Mission 31 challenged a team of aquanauts to live underwater for 31 days. A documentary film shooter chronicles his journey to be a Mission 31 aquanaut.

A suave-looking man peers out of an underwater portal

Dark Side of the Sun

The sun is a powerful light source and can be used to the advantage of an underwater photographer. Learn more about harnessing the power of the sun and getting fantastic photos.

Whitetip shark goes for a swim and sunrays are behind its head

Coral Restoration Expands Internationally

Coral restoration projects are underway all over the world. Thanks to these projects, coral populations and reefs are thriving.

French angelfish, has yellow spots, and swims over corals

Choosing Extinction

Monk seals are a critically endangered species in Hawaii, however, some island natives are protesting the seal being on the list. Read more.

A female monk seal lazily swims on her side

Shark: An Icon on the Rise

Global shark populations are threatened by fishing pressures or shark-fin poaching. However, shark conservation efforts are working to raise sharks’ reputations.

Hammerhead shark smiles at the camera

Weight Up!

How versed are you in buoyancy control? Proper buoyancy is key to a successful dive and it is in part due to weighting. Read more about weighting yourself correctly .

Close up of a diver's mid-section has he straps on his weight belt

DAN Member Profile: Margo Peyton

DAN member Margo Peyton created a dive camp that is safe for families. Read more about Peyton and her motivations to dive.

One diver is holding a flag and another diver just floats nearby