Divers Blog Post Type
A well-rounded approach to dive safety will help reduce incidents — this is the premise of a culture safety. When a culture of safety is widely adopted by an organization or a community, it drives incident rates down and promotes safety for all — and it keeps diving fun.
With more than 40 years of experience managing emergencies across the globe, DAN can help you handle any trouble that arises, allowing you to relax and enjoy your trip.
You can find the right dive center via internet searches, social media, word of mouth or walking into a shop off the street — personal research can go a long way in helping you decide. But do you know the right questions to ask?
Sea urchins are round, spiny creatures found on rocky marine coastlines and in shallow water around the globe. Observe these colorful pincushions from afar to avoid getting poked.
When DCS manifests in unfamiliar ways, delays to treatment can result. With DAN, you can get the information — and financial protection — you need to ensure a positive outcome.
The evacuation benefit included with DAN membership is priceless when you need it. Be prepared for any upcoming trip by ensuring your membership is renewed.
Scuba diver Fran knows what it’s like to be both a new diver and one who returned to the sport after a hiatus. In both situations, she believes, DAN membership and insurance are incredibly important.
While notably different, there are similarities in COVID-19 and decompression illness worthy of consideration. Understand how risk mitigation measures can be used to ward off either.
Freedivers rarely deal with decompression sickness, which clouds their judgement if symptoms arise. “How can it be DCS?” Read more about the story of one freediver whose treatment was delayed because he didn’t think it could be DCS.
The following Q&As have been compiled from questions sent in by divers, dive professionals and operators and are intended to help everyone get ready for a safe return to the water.
