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Your first trip to a dive destination can engulf you in new experiences — unexplored sites, unfamiliar creatures and sometimes unanticipated situations. While you have likely researched the dive operator and read online reviews about them, it’s a good idea to evaluate them in person after you arrive. We provide some guidelines to help you determine if you can trust the business with your safety.
A diver discusses witnessing the birth of a bottlenose dolphin — a rare and unique experience. The story underscores the importance of animal conservation.
The DAN Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment program is a free tool that enables dive operators to assess their own operations.
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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.
Charles Beeker expressed an interest in diving at age five. Now, he is passionate about underwater archaeology and tries to preserve historical sites.
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.
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.
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.
Pederson shrimp perch on or near the tentacles of corkscrew anemones spiraling out from openings at the base of reef rocks and coral heads.
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