Bob Talbot: A Spirit of Ocean Activism
Bob Talbot is an experienced still photographer and filmmaker — including work in the “Free Willy” movies. Read more about his journey to photography.
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The Alluring Hues of French Polynesia
French Polynesia is composed of 118 islands divided into five island groups, and boasts a tropical climate. It has lagoon sites perfect for novice divers.
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Member to Member: Beware Complacency
While you may be an experienced diver, don’t get too comfortable. Mistakes happen to everyone…at any moment. Note these common mistakes and learn how to avoid them for your future dives.
DAN Member Profile: Jonatha Giddens
Ocean ecologist Jonatha Giddens, Ph.D., uses a combination of art, journaling and storytelling for her scientific endeavors. Currently, she’s using video to compute biodiversity indices.
Travel Smarter: Traveling with Dive Gear
Traveling with dive gear isn’t easy. Between the stress of lugging around a bag of heavy yet fragile equipment and hoping that its valuable contents make it intact to your destination, you might spend more time worrying than thinking about the fun you are about to have. If you’re tired of fretting about gear or hauling around more than you need, consider the following points before you pack your bags.
Diving with a Purpose in National Marine Sanctuaries
The hope is that through advocacy for underwater cultural heritage preservation, local communities across the country will discover and appreciate what marine historic sites can teach us.
When One on One Come Together in Greenland
Greenland is anything but green, as an ice sheet covers about 80 percent of the country. But the surrounding waters have great dive opportunities. Divers are able to get below the frozen surface and explore frigid wonders.
Evaluating Oxygen Delivery with a Demand Valve
The demand valve has been promoted as an easy-to-use system that conserves the oxygen supply since it releases oxygen only when the user inhales. However, poor mask fit can lead to underperformance of the valve. Several mask configurations were studied to determine their influence on oxygen delivery.
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