Image from Shutterstock Whether you’re a first-time diver or a seasoned one, it’s always good to brush up on some basic safety knowledge when it comes to the activity in question. Here are six important tips for making your diving experience […]
Image from Shutterstock Whether you’re a first-time diver or a seasoned one, it’s always good to brush up on some basic safety knowledge when it comes to the activity in question. Here are six important tips for making your diving experience […]
Text by Rachel Mason Image from Shutterstock Diving can be strenuous. There are tanks to lift, currents to fin against, boats to clamber back onto, waves to walk through. So, we know it’s important to be in reasonable shape for excursions […]
A volunteer examines plastic pollution as part of a dive trip geared towards citizen science Text and image by Joseph Tepper In light of the increasingly pressing threats the ocean is facing today, divers are wanting more from their […]
The Bends, also known as decompression sickness (DCS) occurs when nitrogen bubbles form in the blood, often causing severe joint pain. The common name “The Bends” comes from an affected person doubling (bending) overdue to the intense pain of the […]
DAN frequently consults on the care, transportation and hyperbaric treatment of injured divers. However, DAN does not generally provide information about the location or availability of chambers. This is because injured divers with suspected decompression illness (DCI) need to be evaluated […]
Though no precise statistics exist, roughly one-third of scuba divers are women — and this number is growing. It goes without saying that all divers should maintain a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness, maintain their health, follow their doctor’s recommendations, […]
When purchasing a new or replacement drysuit there are some important considerations that can affect your safety underwater. Skin conditions, constriction, buoyancy and other potential issues need to be taken into account, and by focusing on them now, you can […]
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