Emergency Ascents: Managing the Risks
Emergency ascents are used to avoid any adverse events during a dive. Divers are trained in standard emergency ascent procedures, but these skills must be routinely practiced. Read more.
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Closed-Circuit Rebreathers: A Different Way to Dive
Closed-circuit rebreathers provide a different way to dive — where the rebreather’s primary jobs are to remove carbon dioxide and replenish oxygen. Read more about closed-circuit rebreathers.
San Clemente Island, California
San Clemente Island, Calif., is owned and operated by the U.S. Navy but surrounding waters are open to divers. Learn more about diving San Clemente Island.
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Core Body Strength
A strong core is critical for all aspects of life — including scuba diving. A strong core improves balance and stability. Read more about core importance and glean some great ab exercises.
Dive Slow and Think Small
Small critters can be hard to spot and photograph — but when you slow down your speed, you can see just about anything. Here are some best tips on locating cryptic critters.
DAN Member Profile: Mandy-Rae Cruickshank
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank is an international freediving champion — and a DAN member. Read more about Cruickshank and why she loves DAN.
Manatee Interaction Under Review
Dive operators and conservation groups are at odds over how to protect Florida’s endangered manatees.
Field Neurology for Divers
Shortly after surfacing from the dive, your buddy experiences numbness and tingling in his limbs — a classic neurological symptom of decompression sickness. What you do next could make the difference between a close call and permanent injury.
Fiji: An Oasis in a World Gone Mad
Fiji’s coral reefs have been on the mend for years, and these days, they are finally beginning to thrive. Read more about Fiji’s dive sites and how to get there.
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