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The aging of the dive population and an increased rate of cardiac-related deaths with age in scuba divers are becoming important concerns to the dive...
13 February 2014
Stories
CADDY – your future diving buddy
For all of you, recreational or professional divers, the concept of CADDY might be new. However, in several years time, CADDY might become your most...
13 February 2014
Duikvaker 2014
Ook dit jaar was DAN Europe weer op Duikvaker aanwezig, de grootste duikbeurs van Nederland, enkel en alleen gewijd aan onze favoriete onderwaterhobby! Dit jaar...
By DAN Staff
13 February 2014
Deciding Fast, Deciding Well
It's the middle of August in Egypt. Following the arrest of President Morsi, the social tension rises. The already dramatic internal situation precipitates. The Foreign...
20 January 2014
Does Travelling to a Foreign Country mean Taking a Risk?
Autumn 2013Given the present-day situation, characterized by severe political and social tension, not to mention the imminent acts of terrorism that prompt the threat of...
20 January 2014
A course in Hypothermia can save lives
When the strong north polar wind is cutting into your skin, it’s an amazing feeling, you feel so alive. My name is John Laboria, I...
By John Laboria
20 January 2014
You Can Still Get That?
Part of the allure of dive travel is the opportunity to enjoy unique environments both above and below the water. Exotic locations entice us with...
01 December 2013
Delay to Recompression
The most effective treatment for decompression sickness (DCS) and arterial gas embolism (AGE) caused by gas bubbles that occur after decompression is the return of...
01 December 2013
Medical Emergencies in Remote Environments
The aging population of divers along with medical advances allowing people formerly unable to participate in adventure sports to do so means an increased potential...
By Brian Harper
01 December 2013
Costa Brava Expedition 2013
(Read the previous John Laboria's reportage)After waiting for so long I finally did the dive on Wednesday the 30th July.But I had to make some changes....
By John Laboria
15 August 2013
Cape Verde Expedition 2013
Situated off the North West Coast of Africa are these group of islands.These are places of desert and ocean.Our ship for the expedition is called...
By John Laboria
15 August 2013
Technical Expert… of Persuasion
A long, unforgettable underwater safari along the seabeds "with the highest concentration of animal life in the world," in the words of Captain Cousteau… It's...
15 May 2013
