Dominique

Texte et photos par Kat Zhou

Q3 2025

When people ask me to describe my favorite ocean experiences, I think of my first trip to Dominica in 2020. My goal was to photograph sperm whales underwater, but I kept my expectations low, having heard that quality interactions with sperm whales often require a lot of luck.

A Quest for Life

Texte et photos de Mike Bartick

Q3 2025

Seemingly crafted for photographers, nudibranchs are slow-moving and vibrant and have adapted to curious shapes and sizes.

No Time Like the Present

By By Bill Ziefle

Q3 2025

There’s no substitute for the feeling of being underwater — weightless, focused, and fully immersed in a world few people ever see. Whether you’re enjoying a favorite local spot or exploring a new site far from home, every dive offers something worthwhile: a moment of calm, a connection with nature, a skill refined, or an experience of community with other divers. 

Il faut tout un village pour élever une baleine

Par Chris Harvey-Clark, DVM

Q3 2025

Pesant et mesurant jusqu’à 150 tonnes (330 000 livres) et 33,5 mètres de long, ce sont les plus grandes créatures ayant jamais vécu.

De la surface au ciel

Par Francisco Ramos-Gallego, Edgardo Ochoa et Bayu Wardoyo

Q3 2025

Lorsqu’un plongeur disparaît, la mer devient une vaste étendue indifférente, transformant le sauvetage en une course contre la montre. Chaque seconde compte, et les bons outils peuvent faire la différence entre un sauvetage réussi et une récupération tragique. 

Ken Nedimyer

Par Mikki McComb-Kobza, PhD

Q3 2025

Ken Nedimyer’s connection to the sea began early. He put himself through college by collecting tropical fish and diving for lobster in the Florida Keys.

SOS Hyperlite 1 Hyperbaric Chamber Demonstration

Q3 2025

DAN Mission teams recently participated in a demonstration led by James Dalebozik, a hyperbaric chamber technician, on the operation and application of the SOS Hyperlite 1 portable hyperbaric chamber.

DAN-UHMS CME Course Expands to Two Weeks

Q3 2025

DAN reached a significant milestone in the accredited DAN–UHMS Continuing Medical Education (CME) program in May 2024: the debut of a two-week, dual-course format.

Using Travel Advisories

Q3 2025

Smart travel begins with making informed decisions, and one of the most valuable tools available to U.S. citizens is the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory system. These official notices outline potential risks and suggested safety measures to protect the welfare and security of U.S. citizens traveling abroad.