DURHAM, NC – December 3, 2019 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) is now accepting donations to The DAN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, through its year-end giving campaign. This year’s campaign asks divers to envision what diving would be like without DAN’s trusted services such as its 24-hour emergency hotline, medical information line and dive safety resources.
DURHAM, NC – December 18, 2019 – Divers and dive industry organizations have raised US$220,961 for the families who lost loved ones in the Conception disaster. Thirty-four divers perished when the vessel caught fire on September 2 in California’s Channel Islands. One hundred percent of the money raised will be given to the victims’ families.
DURHAM, NC – January 8, 2020 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) is now accepting applications for the DAN/R.W. “Bill” Hamilton Dive Medicine Research Grant. The year-long, US$10,000 grant supports new or ongoing research projects in one or several areas.
DURHAM, NC – January 15, 2020 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) is seeking talented undergraduate and graduate students to assist with its dive safety and medical research this summer. Founded in 1999, the DAN Research Internship is a highly competitive program that gives candidates a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
DURHAM, NC – February 19, 2020 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) has announced its newest research grant, the Alfred Bove DAN Research Grant for Cardiac Health in Scuba Diving. The grant was established in memory of Dr. Alfred Bove, a cardiologist and dive medicine specialist who contributed significantly to the field of dive medicine.
DURHAM, NC – March 11, 2020 – In light of the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), questions have arisen in the dive community about disease transmission when using […]
DURHAM, NC – April 21, 2020 – It is with great sadness that Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) announces the passing of its former vice president of research, Richard D. Vann, Ph.D. Dr. Vann was an esteemed researcher whose work focused on the physiology of breathing and exercise in special environments and the epidemiology of pressure-change-related injuries. His extensive career spanned more than 60 years.
DURHAM, NC – May 27, 2020 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) has published answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about preparing to dive in the new normal. Covered topics include safety practices for retail areas, staff and client interactions, dive boat operations, gear disinfection protocols and more.
DURHAM, NC – June 15, 2020 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) has published a reference document to promote divers’ medical fitness to dive throughout their lives.
DURHAM, NC – May 6, 2020 – For 40 years, Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) has helped dive professionals and businesses be better prepared to handle emergency situations. Consistent with this mission, and in light of the unprecedented conditions facing the dive industry, DAN Risk Retention Group (RRG) will extend the policy term by 90 days for current insureds under its professional, group professional and general liability insurance policies.