Dive Boat Safety

WHETHER YOU’VE BEEN DIVING from boats for years or you’re looking forward to your first liveaboard trip, it’s an excellent time to refresh your knowledge about staying safe on board and evaluating your dive operator’s safety preparedness.

dive boat safety

SS Manasoo

Les Grands Lacs d'Amérique du Nord constituent depuis longtemps un couloir de transport naturel vers l'intérieur du continent. Les Anishinaabe - les premiers habitants de la région - utilisaient les Grands Lacs pour le commerce, le passage et l'alimentation et ont développé une riche culture autour d'eux.

Le coupé Chevrolet AA Capitol 1927 de Don Wallace

DAN Medical Call Center Updates

The DAN Medical Call Center experienced a significant increase in activity in 2023, setting a record for medical information calls and case reports. This proliferation indicates a resurgence in the dive industry, prompting DAN Medical Services to accommodate the demand to assist divers and health care providers in making the best decisions for their patients.

The DAN Medical Call Center

Exiting a Plane During an Emergency

Most flights are uneventful, with the worst experiences being an occupied lavatory or unexpected turbulence. Emergencies can happen, however, and aircraft passengers need to be prepared to react quickly and efficiently. In an emergency, knowing the proper evacuation procedures for your flight can mean the difference between safely concluding your trip or reaching a different final destination. 

flight attendant demonstrating proper wear of mask

De la surface au ciel

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. 

drone

SMARTER: Travel Document Delays

It’s been more than a year since many divers have traveled internationally and visited beloved or new dive destinations. Although it is unclear when and which international destinations will be fully accessible, it’s important to stay proactive about important travel documentation preparation.

Baie de Monterey

Le sanctuaire marin national de la baie de Monterey (MBNMS) abrite l'un des environnements marins côtiers les plus diversifiés du monde sur le plan écologique.

loutre de mer du sud avec crabe

SCUBAnauts

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.

SCUBAnauts International is educating teens in the marine sciences