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With diver-focused posts covering a wide range of topics — from the implications of COVID-19 to managing diabetes to current trends in risk mitigation and first aid — divers can find the information they need to stay safe. Safety is paramount in diving, and when divers have a thorough understanding of potential risks and health concerns, they are better able to prepare. Ultimately this leads to both safer and more enjoyable experiences.

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DAN at the ONR Undersea Medicine & NAVSEA Program Review

DAN recently attended the annual Office of Naval Research (ONR) Undersea Medicine and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Deep Submergence Biomedical Development Program Review.

DAN’s 2025 DEMA Show Recap

At the 2025 DEMA Show in Orlando, DAN demonstrated our commitment to serving the diving community as your dive safety association.

Know the Difference: Emergency Medical Transportation vs. Rescue

From picking the perfect destination to packing the right gear, planning a major dive trip requires thoughtful preparation. Yet many divers and operators overlook a crucial part: knowing what emergency assistance options will be available if a dive accident occurs.

DAN at DEMA Show 2025: Member Guide

Join us November 11-14, 2025, in Orlando for another exciting DEMA Show. Connect with DAN’s mission and team, as well as your fellow members, through engaging seminars, meetings, a members-only social event, and more.

DAN Public Lecture Series: Future Dive Leaders

Divers, researchers, and community members gathered at DAN HQ for the return of the DAN Public Lecture Series. The evening’s theme, Future Dive Leaders, celebrated our 2025 summer interns.

Know Your Benefits: DAN Membership & Dive Accident Insurance

Whether they’re new divers looking to join or long-time members renewing coverage, divers often ask about the differences between DAN’s membership and dive accident insurance offerings.

Dive Medicine in the Wilderness: 2025 WMS Summer Conference

Dive medicine is an integral part of wilderness medicine discussions. DAN proudly participated in the 2025 WMS Summer Conference, which brought together leaders from various disciplines to explore new frontiers in wilderness medicine.

2025 AUAS/DAN Diving Medicine Scholarship

The AUAS/DAN Diving Medicine Scholarship is now accepting applications. This annual scholarship provides an opportunity for researchers to contribute to the field of diving medicine.

DAN Expands Emergency Hotline Services in Indonesia

As part of our mission to help divers everywhere, DAN has established multiple regional language-specific emergency hotlines with local phone numbers. DAN is expanding emergency hotline support in Indonesia.

Understanding “Squeeze”: New Study Surveys Breath-Hold Divers

Many freedivers are familiar with the idea of a squeeze, but how and why this phenomenon occurs is not yet fully understood. In 2023, DAN partnered with University of California San Diego to survey breath-hold divers about their experiences with lung injury (“squeeze”) events.

DAN at UHMS ASM 2025

DAN took part in the 2025 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting (UHMS ASM), which convened experts in aerospace, undersea, and hyperbaric medicine.

Professional Liability Insurance: A 2025 Guide to Continuing Education and Continuous Coverage

As a dive professional, your role goes beyond just leading dives — it’s about creating safe, memorable experiences for others while protecting your divers, your business, and yourself from unnecessary risk.