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Laos: Three Expeditions, One Rescue
We didn’t go to Laos looking for a rescue. Our connection with Laos mine rescue began years earlier, through flooded-mine exploration in Thailand. I had...
23 October 2026
Beyond the chamber map: the reality of remote diving emergencies
In 2025, DAN Europe saw a rise in dive accidents compared to 2024, while evacuation costs reached new levels. A few years ago, colleagues at...
15 October 2026
Are shark attacks becoming more frequent? We asked the experts.
Alarming news about an alleged increase in shark attacks is circulating on the news outlets and social media. From the Egyptian Red Sea to Australia and the USA, shark attacks seem on the rise. Eric Clua and Andreas Dellios, two eminent researchers in shark behaviour and valued DAN members, shared their findings and recommendations with us. All experts I consulted agree on one point: the lack of a comprehensive, updated...
14 September 2026
Fires on diving boats: a modern day problem?
Boat fires are among the most dangerous incidents at sea. They develop quickly, spread easily in confined spaces, and are often difficult to control due...
07 August 2026
When experienced divers don’t come home: looking at the system, not just the people
When five people die in a diving accident, and another dies in the recovery effort, the diving community reacts in a way that feels natural...
30 June 2026
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