Image from Shutterstock Our planet’s oceans are vast, and there are still countless beautiful reefs out there to discover. Planning to head off into the blue to find new dive sites is an exciting prospect, but you need to be […]
Text by Megan Denny, PADI Image from Shutterstock As a new diver there are plenty of unknowns. Everything is new and exciting. which can lead some divers to make some rookie mistakes. Set yourself on the path to a […]
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 […]
