Breathing Gas Safety Basics

Safe breathing gas is a diver’s lifeline underwater, and contamination can be life-threatening or cause serious injury. Contaminants can come from several sources, making it important to understand how contamination occurs.

DAN at UHMS ASM 2026

DAN strengthened its commitment to dive medicine research and education at this year’s Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting (UHMS ASM) in Denver, Colorado.

DAN booth at uhms asm conference

DAN Announces 2026 Interns

During the three-month program, DAN interns participate in a range of activities, including field work, communications, and training program development.

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Psychological First Aid DAN E-Learning Course

DAN has released a new e-learning course, Surface Support: Navigating Trauma After a Dive Incident. This free online course is designed to provide divers with a foundational understanding of how stress and trauma can affect both themselves and others after a dive incident.