A Cleaner, Brighter Future
Fishing gear debris is unfortunately common in the waters surrounding Hawaii, and it threatens green sea turtles and the endangered Hawaiian monk seal. Volunteer divers, however, have come together to restore these waters.
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Kona, Hawaii
While Kona, Hawaii may have the same biodiversity or colorful corals as other dive sites, it has much, much more. One diver discusses why they enjoy diving in Kona.
Basking Sharks
The basking shark is the world’s second-largest fish. They have large gaping mouths which are used to skim the plankton-rich surface of the water. Basking sharks are slow and populations have been declining.
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Emergency Planning: What Makes a Good Plan?
Do you know what comprises an effective emergency action plan (EAP)? Include these suggested elements when you’re creating your EAP.
What Did I Do Wrong?
Adaptability to conditions is a must-have skill for any diver. Evaluating the appropriate dive gear and competency with basic safety protocols allow you the presence of mind to handle capricious weather.
Nitrox Diving Safety
Nitrox has gone from being warily regarded to being the gas of choice in many dive operations. It is estimated that in the United States alone, divers make millions of dives each year while using nitrox. Read more about recent nitrox research.
Be Informed and Stay Calm
Even when in distress, it’s important to keep your regulator in place. Securing it can be the difference between a bad situation and a potentially life-threatening one.
Diving After DCS
DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your dive medicine questions.
The Future of Dive Medicine
What does the future of dive medicine cook like? Two experts answered our questions and made their best predictions about the future of dive medicine and research.
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