Helping divers
since 1983
DAN members and their families can get access to a variety of services and can benefit from all-round dive support.
Alert Diver / European edition is an online magazine published in 9 languages by the DAN Europe Foundation and addressed to all divers, whose aim is to promote diving safety.
Written by recognised experts in the fields of dive medicine and emergency training, Alert Diver informs divers on a number of topics, including medical issues, research studies, accident prevention and incident insights.
DAN members and their families can get access to a variety of services and can benefit from all-round dive support.
How does your body composition affect your diving? Scuba diving is a physical activity, and one relevant parameter of a human physique is the amount...
How to Stay Safe and Dive Responsibly While Managing Your Medications Diving opens up an incredible underwater world full of adventure and discovery. But what...
A brief guide to ensure full protection for dive centres, clubs and instructors. We are on a boat and it is a beautiful day. The sun is shining, the wind is refreshing, and since it is windy, the sea is a little rough. The boat rolls and... whoops: a tank falls and breaks Maria Grazia's thumb, who is a dentist. The divemaster and the captain are responsible for safety on...
Can Common Medications Like Ibuprofen Help Treat the Bends? What Divers Need to Know. When divers get bent in remote locations the first thing they’ve...
What does it take to successfully make the transition to rebreather diving? Six experts weigh in. Rebreathers are seeing a steady increase in popularity, a...
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