The St. Lawrence River
The St. Lawrence River widens into a rich estuary. It’s a rich dive site with lots for divers to check out. Learn more about the St. Lawrence River.
Alert Diver Issue: Q4 2014
The Curious Life Beneath Piers and Docks
Piers and docks often act as reefs and harbor an abundance of shallow-water fish. These places were not designed to attract animals, but they have since become safe havens. Read more about the importance of piers and docks for marine life.
DAN to the Rescue: Out of Antarctica
Accidents happen, even in Antarctica. A DAN member slipped on the icy boat deck and suffered a serious injury. DAN was there to help.
Seeing the Reef in a New Light
Fluorescence night diving enables divers to observe marine life in glowing colors often invisible to the naked eye. Read more about this night diving technique and how fluorescence works.
A Culture of Dive Safety
A culture of dive safety promotes the sport and improves the overall dive experience. Our experts discuss a dive safety culture and its promotion.
Boat Collision and Propeller Safety
Propeller trikes happen to divers and the injuries are brutal. Read more about propeller safety, tools, research and more to prevent these nasty injuries.
Blue Lagoon Rescue
The Blue Lagoon in Texas is a great place for divers to train. In the water, two divers sprang into action to help a diver with shortness of breath. Read more about how their emergency skills paid off.
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Diving
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
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.
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.