BLOGLaos: Three Expeditions, One Rescue
Years of exploration and training helped prepare Mikko Paasi’s team for a flooded-mine rescue in Laos. His account reveals how local trust, teamwork and difficult...
23 October 2026
Stories
Beyond the chamber map: the reality of remote diving emergencies
Feeling more adventurous? You're not the only one. Remote diving destinations are becoming increasingly popular. But before you book that dream trip, here is what...
15 October 2026
Are shark attacks becoming more frequent? We asked the experts.
When shark incidents make headlines, the stories are often full of myths and misconceptions. We asked leading experts on shark behaviour what the numbers tell...
14 September 2026
Fires on diving boats: a modern day problem?
Charging stations, more devices onboard, worn wiring… Today’s dive trips come with new electrical hazards that every diver should recognise, and manage....
By Guy Thomas
07 August 2026
When experienced divers don’t come home: looking at the system, not just the people
A Human Factors perspective on the Maldives tragedy, for divers at every level...
By Gareth Lock
30 June 2026
Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?
The answer depends very much on what you mean by scuba diving....
By Tim Blömeke
26 June 2026
DAN’s DCS Database Deep Dive
DAN Europe researchers analyzed their database of 127,957 dives to isolate risk factors for decompression sickness (DCS). Some of the findings will surprise you....
By Tim Blömeke
16 June 2026
An underwater photographer to keep an eye on: interview with Pietro Formis
An award-winning underwater photographer and DAN member since his first dive, Pietro Formis talks to us about himself and his deep passion for the marine...
12 May 2026
Fitness to Dive, Aging, Exercise, and Your Heart
Let’s talk about what fitness to dive really means, how you can mitigate risk and improve your longevity as a diver. Let’s break the most important...
By Tim Blömeke
08 May 2026
Creatine and Diving: Is it Good for You?
How does taking creatine affect your diving?...
11 March 2026
How Dangerous Is Scuba Diving? Let’s Ask the Micromort
Between numbers, perceptions, and statistical conundrums: a guide to telling real from perceived danger – and to finding where diving truly ranks among other outdoor...
06 February 2026
The value of biodiversity flows through the Strait of Messina
A new documentary chronicles this extraordinary stretch of coastline, navigating extreme currents, unexplored depths, and fragile beauty....
By Teresa Romeo
28 January 2026
