Je faisais récemment défiler les réseaux sociaux lorsque je suis tombé sur une vidéo populaire montrant un plongeur de récupération affirmant que l’« ear beer » suffisait après une plongée en eau contaminée. Entendre ce conseil m’a interpellé — quelqu’un pourrait subir de graves effets sur sa santé s’il le suit sans en comprendre les límites.
Des accidents et incidents surviennent partout dans le monde, laissant des victimes hors de portée des techniques de sauvetage classiques. Ces événements se produisent souvent dans l’eau ou à proximité et peuvent nécessiter l’intervention de personnel spécialement formé.
In a behind-the-scenes emergency at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, two trained responders faced a critical moment that tested their skills and composure.
vAncient beyond description and giant beyond comparison, Lake Superior’s cold and secretive depths hide a multitude of ships that prematurely ended their careers. The largest and farthest north of all the Great Lakes, Lake Superior is in a class by itself when it comes to preserving shipwrecks.
Sharks are among the ocean’s oldest survivors. They have cruised through Earth’s seas for more than 450 million years — long before the first trees grew or Saturn formed its rings.
Joint stability and core strength can significantly impact your dive experience, especially when there is current or you are entering or exiting the water in full gear. One way to improve joint stability and core strength is to incorporate water into almost any traditional exercise that uses a bar or dumbbells. The basic premise is that moving water forces your body to use more stability. You can purchase hydro training equipment or make your own.
While photographing the wrecks throughout the day, I noticed a few wobbegong sharks, but they were difficult to photograph as they rested under ledges or in sheltered spots.
When we pack for a trip, our minds are usually filled with checklists that include passports, boarding passes, medications, and an extra phone charger. We rarely consider if we are […]
Composite, fiber-wound cylinders are making their way back into diving in rebreathers and other advanced scuba gear. The weight and lifespan benefits of these cylinders are attempting to challenge their previous cost barrier.
DAN’s first aid courses are designed to provide divers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in emergencies.
