Articles Archives - Alert Diver Europe

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

Prepared diver

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

Features

Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?

The answer depends very much on what you mean by scuba diving....

By Tim Blömeke

26 June 2026

Scientific Research

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

Member profile

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...

By Claudio Di Manao

12 May 2026

Features

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

Medical line

Creatine and Diving: Is it Good for You?

How does taking creatine affect your diving?...

By Klaus M. Stiefel

11 March 2026

Features

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...

By Claudio Di Manao

06 February 2026