Wide-Angle Lighting Techniques

Stephen Frink

Q1 2011

Wide-angle photography captures good color and resolution when underwater. But the optimal use of a wide-angle lens is dependent on placement. Read more about wide-angle underwater photography.

Eurydice: A William & Mary Theatrical Production

Erin Zagursky

Q1 2011

In 2010, a group of students and professors at The College of William & Mary created a splash when they turned the sterile blue of their college pool into the underworld of an ancient Greek myth. Read more about this underwater play.

Spinal Injuries

Brian Harper; Photos by Stephen Frink

Q1 2011

Spinal injuries need to be treated cautiously and rapidly to avoid additional risk to the spine. Do you know how to handle these injuries? Read our best tips on how to treat spinal injuries.

Marine Envenomations: Vertebrates

Joseph Becker, M.D., and Paul Auerbach, M.D., M.S.; Photos by Stephen Frink

Q1 2011

Envenomations can be caused by marine vertebrates who are equipped with toxin-based defense systems. When you know how to prepare proper first aid, you can hasten recovery and prevent complications.

Triage

Marty McCafferty and John Lee

Q1 2011

Triage prioritizes the most ill or injured and who would benefit most from the most prompt treatment — without sacrificing the safety of others. Read more of a dive incident that required triage practices.

Aneurysms and Recreational Diving

Q1 2011

DAN Medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

Situational Awareness

Richard Sadler, M.D., FACS

Q1 2011

Situational awareness — the understanding of what is happening around you — can help prevent many dive injuries and accidents. When you mind your surroundings, you increase safety. Get in the zone, and learn more about how to achieve situational awareness.

In-Water Recompression

Petar Denoble, M.D., D.Sc.

Q1 2011

In-water recompression (IWR) is being used to great success with fishing divers and pearl divers, but could apply to recreational divers, too, as a way to quickly treat decompression sickness. Learn more about this course of treatment.

The Depth of the Matter

Mike Ange; Photos by Stephen Frink

Q1 2011

Deep diving can be hazardous, but the risks can be mitigated through training and the proper use of procedures, planning and equipment. When you plan a deep dive, ask yourself what “deep” means.