Safer Diving For All

DAN’s HIRA initiative uses incident data and risk-prevention strategies to help identify hazards in the dive industry. Learn more about this HIRA plan.

A man stands in a fill station and fills his cylinders

Galápagos

Ocean populations of sharks and other marine critters are in decline, but the Galápagos remains unpolluted and packed with sea creatures. Learn more about diving in the Galápagos.

Indiana University divers relocate the previously lost Cannon #5 on the San Pedro after it was uncovered by Hurricane Irma.

North Sulawesi Trifecta

In North Sulawesi, Indonesia there is a sprawling 1,100 miles of coastline. The is home to astonishing coral reefs and a rich diversity of ocean life. Divers have a lot to look forward to.

A snorkeler explores the pristine reefs of the Bunaken National Park in the shadow of Manado Tua volcano.

Shooter: Jerome Kim

Part-time underwater photographer Jerome Kim exercises extreme precision when shooting images. Kim’s passion for underwater photography is fueled by his love of travel and desire to always seek out better images.

An orange emperor shrimp

Imaging the Intertidal Realm

Tide pools offer photographers a lot of variety — but the time frame to shoot them is small. Here are some techniques of how to maximize shooting tide pools f or optimal photos.

A close-up photo of a blue knobby sea star

Understanding Our Limits

Gerardo Bosco applies modern technologies in hyperbaric research and has authored more than 100 scientific publications. In dive medicine, he focuses on finding a cause for a known mechanism rather than discovering something unknown.

Dr. Gerardo Bosco takes readings at the entrance of a chamber.

A Close Call in the Caribbean

DAN is available to help in all emergencies — not just ones that are dive related. Thanks to DAN, a woman received life-saving kidney stone removal and emergency transportation.

A man in a ball cap is radioing for help while on his boat

Complex Exercises for the Body and Brain

Go beyond simple bicep curls and squats and perform moves that exercise your entire body. Complex dumbbell exercises are challenging for both your mind and body.

A man in a white T-shirt is in side-plank position

Explore All Possibilities

Symptoms do not always point to just one definite cause, so it is often just as important to continue listening to the patient and exploring options that might not be immediately apparent.

Bald person gets a medical scan.