Proper Disposal of Used Rebreather Scrubber

Sorb plays a critical role in rebreather diving, as it is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the diver’s breathing gas. Disposing of sorb should be done thoughtfully.

Sorb Disposal

DAN’s Impact at the 2024 DEMA Show

From dive business meetings and safety training sessions to social gatherings and media initiatives, DAN’s presence at the 2024 DEMA Show supported our commitment to serving the diving community.

DAN booth at 2024 DEMA Show

Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices for Divers

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly contaminant that can enter scuba cylinders. In response to numerous cases of contaminated gas, DAN has researched CO detection products for use by the diving community.

Scuba Cylinders on Boat

Dive Medical Services Around the World

DAN members should be aware that there are emergency service providers who are more motivated by profit than patient well-being. People who have just experienced a dive accident are vulnerable and may not be thinking as clearly as they otherwise would be. Injured divers are rarely familiar with the local “system” for hyperbaric care and may be susceptible to advice from whoever offers it.

Abaco Cave Diver Evacuation

Just before Christmas, a DAN member who was diving in Abaco, Bahamas, experienced an incident that resulted in decompression illness. When he contacted DAN and tried to access the benefits of his DAN membership and insurance, he did not receive the level of service he should have. Although we are still collecting information about DAN’s response to this incident, we can offer the following additional context to what was previously reported.

Aerial view of Abaco, Bahamas

Pengelolaan Lingkungan untuk Penyelam

Karena kami menjelajahinya, menyaksikannya, dan menjelajahinya, para penyelam memiliki apresiasi yang dalam dan mendalam terhadap lingkungan laut. Namun, seperti yang kita ketahui, lingkungan ini terancam oleh berbagai [...]

Kulit Melengkung dan Terbang Setelah Menyelam

Cutaneous decompression sickness — also known as skin bends — manifests as bruising or mottled skin, typically on the belly, buttocks, breasts, thighs, or upper arms. In some cases, there […]

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