Alert Diver Issue: Q4 2018

Melting Down

November 1, 2018  Allison Vitsky Sallmon, DVM

Starfish populations are dramatically decreasing up and d own the West Coast as a result of a mysterious disease. There were massive die-offs that sounded alarms.

Starfish appear melted into the ground

Up to the Challenge

November 1, 2018  Jim Chimiak, M.D.

Cave diver Ben Reymenants discusses the challenges of rescuing young soccer players from a cave in Thailand.

Thai Navy SEALs and civil engineers prepare more pipelines to pump more than 3 billion liters (nearly 800 million gallons) of water out of the flooded cave.

DAN Member Profile: Sally Bauer

November 1, 2018  Sarah Egner

Dr. Sally Bauer is an accomplished diver and marine biologist who is also incredibly passionate about diving and marine life.

Bauer stands with a chromed Morse helmet in the museum’s Diving History Research Library.

Risk and Redundancy

November 1, 2018  Doug Stracener

Modern dive computers can give us a wealth of information, but what if yours fails? Equipment redundancy, or having a backup, can help you know your true circumstances and prevent an injury or dangerous situation.

Diver checks dive computer strapped onto left arm

Mystery Wreck of Prince Edward County

November 1, 2018  Stuart Seldon

There are two mystery shipwrecks lying offshore in Canadas’ Prince Edward County. The wreck and its discovery are a mystery.

The wreck known as Petrie 2 lies in the icy depths of eastern Lake Ontario.

Fire Safety in the Dive Industry: Part 1

November 1, 2018  Francois Burman, Pr. Eng, MSc.

Fires can happen anywhere and the dive industry is susceptible. To better manage the risks of fire, here’s what dive pros need to consider with fire safety.