Alert Diver

Research & Outreach

Jill Heinerth

Q4 2016

DAN can help members work through difficult situations and accidents. But DAN’s research efforts can also help divers in lasting ways.

Marine biodiversity is vast and each river, lake, ocean and reef has different life. But what underlies regional diversities in marine biodiversity? How can one place support more life compared to others? Learn more about this kind of biodiversity.

Looe Key

Q4 2016

Looe Key is considered a gem within the Florida Keys. The reef boasts corals, sharks, rays, grouper and many other species of wildlife. Learn more about diving Looe Key.

Exercises to Reduce & Prevent Knee Pain

Jessica B. Adams, Ph.D., and Jaime B. Adams, M.S.

Q4 2016

Knee aches and discomfort are a pain in the joint. With proper exercises and awareness, you can reduce and prevent knee pain to help you dive and live your best life.

Facial Baroparesis

Q3 2016

DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.

I’m Taking This Medication…Can I Dive?

Brian Harper, EMT, DMT

Q3 2016

Certain medications can impact your health and/or ability to dive. There are important considerations that need to be made before heading into the water.

Cashes Ledge

Evan Kovacs

Q3 2016

Tucked in New England is an underwater landscape that is different from surrounding areas. An underwater mountain range called Cashes Ledge is a great place for divers.

Marijuana & Diving

Hillary Viders, Ph.D.

Q3 2016

As marijuana legalization increases throughout the United States, it is important to see how marijuana use could potentially impact a diver’s abilities.

Remembering the Andrea Doria

Michael Menduno

Q3 2016

The SS Andrea Doria is the world’s most iconic shipwreck and sunk more than 60 years ago. Recent reports cite the wreck is deteriorating. Learn more about this iconic shipwreck.