BLOGUnderwater working times of traditional apnea divers in Asia
An interesting article appeared on Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (Vol. 41 No. 1 March 2011), dealing with the results of a study carried out in...
15 October 2011
Stories
Dispelling Misunderstandings
As divers we all know there’s a small but real risk in the sport we love: namely, pressure injuries like decompression illness (DCI). We know...
15 October 2011
Club vs. Pro liability + some tips
The DAN Diving Insurance products are niche market products, offering tailor made insurance packages, designed for recreational and professional divers, diving instructors, dive schools or...
15 July 2011
Hypothermia
Whether you’re diving the Antarctic, the chilly U.S. Pacific Northwest or your local lake or quarry, you make temperature one of the components of your...
15 July 2011
Hyperthyroidism and Diving
Q: I am a 42-year-old female, about 20 pounds (9 kg) overweight for my height and age. I exercise regularly by riding my bicycle and...
15 July 2011
Get the most from your Membership
Coverage for diving emergencies has no time limitations. Dive anywhere in the world, anytime and enjoy peace of mind with DAN.PRO MembersDo you work or...
15 July 2011
Psychological reactions and scuba diving, description of a treatment
The psychological aspect of underwater activities is an important domain (2): scuba diving requires a high degree of adaptability in behaviour. From the sports psychology...
15 July 2011
In memoriam of Patrick Musimu
The world of freediving and diving in general mourns the death of Patrick Musimu. Patrick was an exceptional and inspirational sportsman, first man to dive...
15 July 2011
15 basic rules for safer free diving
1. Always free dive in pairs.2. Do not ever hyperventilate.3. Always take your signal buoy with you (with the appropriate flag).4. Never keep the snorkel...
15 July 2011
Finding the ‘Sport’ in Sport Diving
For the physically fit, recreational scuba diving or sport diving can be a lifelong physical activity. Although diving can be quite relaxing, donning full scuba...
15 July 2011
The Inside Scoop on Hyperbaric Chambers
As a diver, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the term “hyperbaric chamber,” and it’s likely you have seen photos of chambers or even had a tour...
15 April 2011
Ear Squeeze – The Most Common Dive Injury
It's no surprise that ear squeeze, the most common injury in scuba diving, results in the most frequently asked question to Divers Alert Network. At...
15 April 2011
