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As the medical community has learned more about COVID-19 in the past year, the implications of the disease for divers are now better understood.

Accidents don’t take vacations, and it’s smart to be prepared for anything, no matter where in the world you go. While DAN is best known for helping divers, its emergency evacuation benefit can cover non-diving-related emergencies as well.

As a business owner, safety in the workplace is your responsibility, and this requires you to perform an appropriate risk assessment to identify and manage workplace hazards.

DAN membership and insurance can fill in gaps in divers’ health insurance coverage. Teach your students the value of DAN so they’re prepared for any emergency.

Getting bit bites. When marine bites do happen, however, proper knowledge will help with treatments.

With attention to a few important details, dive professionals can dramatically improve divers’ safety and enjoyment during boat diving activities.

Emergency preparedness is crucial for all travel — especially trips to remote destinations. Teach your students why thorough emergency planning is so crucial.

It is the top responsibility of a dive operator to provide quality breathing gas, and have systems in place should there be contamination. Learn more about breathing gas quality assurance.

With more than 40 years of experience managing emergencies around the globe, DAN can help your students handle whatever trouble arises, whether during diving or topside adventures.

The pandemic of 2020 forced many divers to cancel trips and take a step back from diving. As a new season opens and diving may be possible again, slowly crank up your fitness.