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A Shark Tale

Mary Maguire

Q3 2014

While trying to eat a fish for lunch, a shark accidentally nipped a diver’s hand instead. The injury was bloody but thankfully, DAN provided needed assistance and guidance.

“Estale”

Stephen Frink

Q3 2014

St. Lucia is a vibrant place with plenty for divers to explore under the water and topside. Learn more about St. Lucia, its dive sites and how exactly to dive it.

Moondance

Richard Barnden, Brice Semmens, Ph.D., and Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D.

Q3 2014

Spawning is greatly influenced by the moon’s phases and greatly changes the spawning fish’s behaviors. Learn more about spawning.

Kauai’s Niihau

Joseph C. Dovala

Q3 2014

Get a first-hand look at diving in Kauai’s Niihau. The diver discusses searching for the Niihau volcano and more.

Core Quickie

Jessica B. Adams, Ph.D.; Photos by Stephen Frink

Q3 2014

Core muscles are incredibly important for everyday activities, but also for scuba diving. A stronger core reduces the risk of injury when lifting dive gear and it promotes years of pain-free diving. Learn more great core exercises.

Baja Big and Small

Ned and Anna DeLoach

Q3 2014

Baja, in the Gulf of California, is home to creatures big and small. Learn more about from this first-person encounter on the critters of Baja.

DAN Member Profile: Bob Talbot

Michael Menduno

Q3 2014

DAN member, photographer and cinematographer Bob Talbot discusses why he is a member and how he became fascinated with the underwater world.

Sweet As … New Zealand

Andy and Allison Sallmon

Q3 2014

New Zealand is incredibly inspiring to divers because of its amazing sites — above and under the water. The marine critters are colorful, large and amazing. Read more about how to dive New Zealand.

A Journey of Education and Adventure

Yoland Bosiger

Q3 2014

A recipient of the Our World–Underwater Scholarship Society Rolex Scholarship discusses what a year was like with that distinction and honor. The year, she writes, was one of education and adventure.