Alert Diver Category: Dive Slate

Within the geographical confines of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is one of the world’s most ecologically diverse coastal marine environments.

FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS the nonprofit marine science education program known as SCUBAnauts International (SNI) has introduced young people ages 12 to 18 to informal science education through underwater exploration. While many youth organizations exist in the dive industry, this group’s scientific rather than recreational nature and its strong foundation in dive safety give SNI a unique identity.

I started diving while I was in flight school in Pensacola, Florida. One day I thought, “I’m right by the water. I’ll go try it out.” I got certified and found that flying and diving share a lot of similarities.

DAN’S NEW OFFICIAL PODCAST, The DANcast, delivers safety insights through engaging conversations from across the dive industry. This series blends practical knowledge with personal stories to inform and inspire the dive community. 

At up to 330,000 pounds (149,685 kilograms) and 110 feet (33.5 meters) long, they are the largest creatures to have ever lived.

DAN launches a course focused on barotrauma legal drama, helping dive professionals understand legal responsibilities and safety.

LUIZ ROCHA, PH.D., HAS BEEN A MAN ON A FISH MISSION since he was a young boy exploring the waters in his small coastal hometown in Brazil. He investigated tidepools, had fish tanks when he was 5 years old, and was declared a future scientist by his third-grade teacher …

A 2023 inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame, Taylor hopes to get people to think about little things they can do every day that collectively can make a big difference.

WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST, DAN will be here to help. We coordinate emergency evacuations and cover the costs for our members up to US$500,000 per person. Every DAN member is entitled to these emergency services as well as travel, medical, legal, and personal assistance.