Every year the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) recognizes individuals and organizations that make significant contributions to advance the sport of diving and have a noteworthy impact on the dive industry. In 2023 Divers Alert Network received the Award for Innovation, which NAUI presents to those who provide significant innovations to diving and dive education.
Malaria is a serious infectious disease threat that primarily exists in many of the world’s subtropical and tropical regions — areas popular with divers — where the environmental conditions support a stable, infected population of Anopheles mosquitoes.
Bonaire is known for continual trade winds, typically blowing in from the east and averaging 12 knots. All the diving on the west side of the island, including Klein Bonaire, is in the lee protection from the wind.
Explore the life of Rachel Novak, a pharmacist turned glamorous stunt performer and passionate scuba diver, embracing adventure.
Literasi laut penting bagi masyarakat untuk membuat keputusan yang tepat tentang upaya restorasi laut dan untuk meningkatkan tanggung jawab individu dalam upaya tersebut. Generasi muda sangat penting untuk mengembangkan masyarakat yang melek laut, tetapi pendidikan ilmu kelautan yang memadai merupakan tantangan bagi sekolah-sekolah yang kurang terlayani dan kekurangan dana. Kesempatan pendidikan informal yang dijalankan oleh Black Girls Dive Foundation (BGDF) mengisi kesenjangan pengetahuan dan merupakan sumber daya bagi siswa yang berwawasan lingkungan.
Dive safety starts with understanding the risks in diving. Prevention requires taking appropriate steps to mitigate these risks, and effectively responding to incidents requires preparation and training. Online learning is a practical and convenient way to improve your knowledge and make you a safer diver. DAN members have access to a compendium of free e-learning […]
THE NEWEST EDITION OF DAN’S ANNUAL DIVING REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE. While the release of the 2020 report was delayed, it offers fascinating insights, statistics, and case summaries of recreational dive incidents and fatalities that occurred in 2018.
SELAMA 450 JUTA TAHUN, beberapa spesies hiu telah menjadi predator puncak di dunia akuatik, membantu menyeimbangkan ekosistem laut yang tak terselami namun rapuh. Namun, bahkan dengan semua pengetahuan naluriah mereka, kita melihat semakin banyak spesies yang masuk dalam daftar terancam punah.
Faith Ortins is a lifelong diver, and her love for the ocean and devotion to educating people about safe diving practices drive her dive career.
This year DAN interns participated in two field studies — a cardiac study and a venous gas embolism study — where they had the opportunity to work directly with participants and collect and analyze data.
