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Dealing With the Unexpected

Situational awareness and safety fundamentals can save the day. When conditions took an abrupt and unexpected turn during an exotic warm-water dive, our dive leader...

27 August 2024
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The Top 5 Reasons Why Diving Insurance Claims Get Denied

When it comes to insurance policies, nothing is more frustrating than having a claim rejected. After all, what’s the use of an insurance that doesn’t...

08 August 2024
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Carbon Dioxide – the Dreaded Enemy (part 3)

Precautions and countermeasures to improve diver safety In the first part of this little series on carbon dioxide in diving, I shared a personal close-call story and gave a brief overview of the carbon dioxide metabolism in the human body. In the second part, we examined the mechanics of carbon dioxide generation and elimination, the complications introduced by depth and dive equipment, as well as the deeply unpleasant and potentially...

24 July 2024
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Understanding Diving Accidents: the Annual Report

Accidents can occur in any human activity. In an office, an improperly secured shelf may be the lone fatal hazard. In diving, potential dangers lurk...

08 July 2024
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How Does DAN Europe Deal With Diver Accidents?

If you are a member of DAN Europe, or perhaps you’re considering becoming one, you might have some questions about what you need to do...

17 June 2024
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