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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...
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 and even fair. We look for the decision that went wrong, the person who made it, and the rule that was broken. We reach a verdict quickly, and once we have it, we stop looking. This article is an invitation to slow that process down,...
30 June 2026
Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?
Editors' note: this article is addressed to divers and non-divers alike. We hope that it will help non-divers to navigate the at times confusing coverage...
26 June 2026
DAN’s DCS Database Deep Dive
Regular readers of this magazine will be aware that personalized decompression is a primary long-term research goal pursued by DAN Europe’s science team under the...
16 June 2026
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