Dodging a Bullet
While growing up I had two lifelong goals: become a diver and join the military to be part of the elite Special Operations Forces. I became a certified diver in […]
Alert Diver Issue: Q1 2026
The Quest for Seahorses and Their Kin
“It has been said that the love of the chase is an inherent delight in man — a relic of an instinctive passion.” — Charles Darwin, The Voyage of the Beagle […]
Emmanuel Dugrenot
Emmanuel “Manu” Dugrenot, PhD, a senior researcher at Divers Alert Network (DAN), brings cutting-edge physiological research to the development of safety protocols for both technical and recreational diving. His research […]
The Beat Goes on in Southwest New Providence
When I began working as a dive photojournalist for Skin Diver magazine in the mid-1980s I was like other photojournalists of that era, Rick Frehsee and Michael Lawrence. We all lived near enough to Miami International Airport so we could easily fly to Caribbean destinations to do articles. Our small posse was frequently sent on assignment to “the islands.”
DAN Instructor Saves a Life
As a dive professional, I enjoy seeing divers coming out for their first ocean dive. A new diver is easily excited by every little detail, and it takes just one wonderful experience underwater to make diving a lifetime hobby.
Bay Islands of Honduras
Explore the Bay Islands of Honduras, home to stunning reefs and vibrant marine life. Discover underwater wonders waiting for you.
