Dan Orr

Q3 2013

Dan Orr has committed his entire career to scuba diving and came to DAN in 1991. Read more about Dan Orr’s career and life.

Rapid Ascent, Rapid Response

Jan Urata

Q3 2013

A diver was having difficulty breathing and had extreme fatigue, numbness and a host of other symptoms. He may have had an arterial gas embolism (AGE). Read more about how a rescuer used his skills to help the diver.

Acclimatization

Neal W. Pollock, Ph.D.

Q3 2013

Acclimatization is the adaptation to natural exposure, but could this apply and alter decompression stress? One research team looked at how acclimatization and repeatedly diving could impact someone’s predisposition to decompression sickness.

Sea Turtles of the World

Doug Perrine

Q3 2013

Sea turtles have been around for millions of years, and underwater photographer Doug Perine has captured images for every living species of sea turtle.

Grenada

Allison Sallmon

Q3 2013

Grenada has everything divers could want and need: a plethora of shipwrecks, lush reefs, a statue-filled underwater park, friendly residents and so much more. Learn more about diving Grenada.

Dealing with Downdraft Currents

By the DAN Medical and Research Staff

Q2 2013

DAN® medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

Redefining Performance

Robert N. Rossier

Q2 2013

Diver propulsion vehicles are a handy tool that can redefine a diver’s performance. Read more about these vehicles and how to choose one for you.

Greater Protection for Reef Corals

C. Mark Eakin, Ph.D., and Chelsey N. Young

Q2 2013

Reef corals demand greater protections. Broad reef protections have been helpful, protections specifically for corals are needed. Read more about threats to corals and what you can do as a diver and ocean lover.

Cancer and Scuba Diving

Nicholas Bird, M.D., MMM

Q2 2013

A cancer diagnosis may upend your scuba diving plans, but it is possible to return t o the water after treatments. Read more about cancer and scuba diving.