BLOGCreatine and Diving: Is it Good for You?
How does taking creatine affect your diving? Creatine is a very popular supplement among fitness enthusiasts, bodybuilders and competitive athletes. Yet is it safe to take...
11 March 2026
Stories
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. The Strait of Messina is more than just the...
By Teresa Romeo
28 January 2026
The DAN Multitool: Your Pocket-Sized Save-A-Dive Kit
Why every diver should carry this compact companion, and how it can keep your equipment performing at its best. Every diver has a few trusted items...
30 December 2025
Diver Education Through the Ages: Equalization
An old training manual reveals how thought on this core skill has shifted. Once upon a time in the classroom of Tech Asia (Philippines), I came...
By Tim Blömeke
19 December 2025
Body Fat Underwater
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 of...
06 November 2025
Tips for Diving Responsibly While on Regular Medication
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 if...
By DAN Staff
09 October 2025
Dive Centre vs. Instructor: Which Insurance to Choose?
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...
23 September 2025
Mixing Diving and Drugs – NSAIDs Show Potential for DCS Treatment
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 been...
02 September 2025
Going Closed Circuit: Looking for the entry point
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 development...
By Tim Blömeke
25 July 2025
The Prospects for Creating Personal Decompression Plans
Why the Future of Dive Safety Hinges on Cracking the Code of Human Physiology Limited technology, an absolute dearth of reproduceable data, and the need for...
19 June 2025
Should I call DAN or EMS first?
Understanding who to contact first in a diving emergency — and why context matters. Please note: though this information is generally applicable internationally, its is specifically...
23 May 2025
