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Throughout my career as an instructor and an active member of the dive community, something always troubled me: Why did I rarely see people who looked like me in the dive community? Where were all the women of color?
Whether you’re a veteran spearfisher on a three-minute breath hold or blowing bubbles with your first lobster kit in hand, the following tips can help you.
The Neurological Assessment course from DAN® provides the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to conditions that cause severe neurological damage.
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Medication laws vary across the globe so whether you regularly take an over-the-counter pain pill or a daily prescription, prepare yourself for all possible scenarios when traveling.
A certain 1970s movie with a certain infamous shark actually inspired DAN member Mauricio Hoyos — the same shark that frightened many people out of the water. From then on, he became obsessed with sharks and has since dedicated his life to researching this marine creature.
DAN is an organization of divers who works on behalf of divers. A critical aspect of dive safety is possessing practical knowledge of diving in all its forms.
Tracking marine life can be tedious but it has become easier thanks to technological advances. In fact, an antenna was installed on the International Space Station to help track tagged animals.
Forage fish are small, schooling fish such as mullet, pinfish, anchovies and menhaden that feed on plankton and are eaten by predators of all shapes and sizes. In Florida, forage fish represent about 30 percent of the commercial catch.
Pick the valve or connector that best suits your diving lifestyle, and always stay within your limits: Equipment is no substitute for training.
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