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DAN is available to help divers who face a variety of medical emergencies. If you or someone you know is in a dive accident, call local emergency services and then call the DAN emergency hotline.
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DAN Member Profile: Charles Beeker
Charles Beeker expressed an interest in diving at age five. Now, he is passionate about underwater archaeology and tries to preserve historical sites.
Florida’s Museums in the Sea
Historic shipwrecks offer divers a bounty of history, biology and the beauty of the undersea world. Two shipwrecks in Florida provide divers of all skills opportunities to explore their fascinating histories.
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The Power of Women
In 20 years, the number of female divers has increased. The Women Divers Hall of Fame honors outstanding female divers and gives back to the dive community through scholarships, grants and mentorship programs.
Reef Futures
Coral reefs are struggling but dedicated organizations are committed to their restoration and survival. Experts weigh in on the future of the world’s reefs and if restoration can achieve large-scale meaningful results.
Pest Control: Part Two
Pederson shrimp perch on or near the tentacles of corkscrew anemones spiraling out from openings at the base of reef rocks and coral heads.
Striped Marlin
Striped marlin can swim thousands of miles and are found in vast tropical and subtropical oceans. They feed on fast-moving prey and are highly migratory.
Enchanting Manatees of Crystal River
Manatee populations in Florida are on the grow and thriving. Visitors to the area can go below the water’s surface to see these magnificent creatures up close.
Hooked on Hookah Diving
Understanding the way hookah systems work and knowing how to manage their associated risks will allow for an efficient and enjoyable hookah diving experience. It can be a safe and fun way to introduce people to the underwater world.
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