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Diving Etiquette: The Marine Environment
Imagine you are giving a party at home, a wonderful house fitted with paintings, carpets, fine porcelains, and antique furniture. Imagine some of your guests,...
22 April 2021
Stories
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What You Should Know About Diving After Covid-19
UPDATE February 2022 In response to member inquiries, our evolving understanding of the impacts of Covid-19 on divers, and considering the evolution of variants on vaccinated subjects,...
09 April 2021
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DAN Europe Physicians’ Field Experience Regarding Diving After Covid-19
There is still much we do not know about COVID-19, and information about the virus and its impact on divers is still evolving. For that...
09 April 2021
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Finding wellbeing in diving via improved regulation
You finish dealing with a problem and notice that your breathing rate is faster than usual. You pause for a few moments and it settles...
By Laura Walton
04 March 2021
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Medications for Depression and Fitness to Dive
Depression: Who Gets Depressed? It's not as uncommon as you may think. Even divers get depressed. Some of the more frequently asked questions on the DAN...
By Laurie Gowen
17 February 2021
Features
The 100-Metre Club: Myth or Reality?
Editor's note: The history of diving can be characterised as the search for increased depth and bottom time. Sport diving is no exception. Today, of...
28 January 2021
Features
DAN Europe: Your Diving Support Network
Many divers think of DAN Europe solely in terms of the sport diving and professional liability insurance it provides. Most don’t realise that the diving...
23 November 2020
Features
#Divelocal: How Diving Is Getting Its Groove Back
Please note: the epidemiological and regulatory situation is constantly evolving, and we will do our best to keep you informed and updated of any changes...
29 October 2020
Incident insights
Island Fever
The Diver The diver was a 49-year-old female with more than 200 lifetime dives. She had no known medical history, took no medications regularly and was...
13 October 2020
Features
Say ‘No’ to Peer Pressure
The physical pressure of the water column is a force that creates challenges for divers, especially if it’s not addressed appropriately. Peer pressure, though most...
By Jeff Myers
30 September 2020
Insurance matters
Protect Your Ass(ets): Putting DAN Europe’s “Pro” Liability Insurance To Work For You
With diving season now underway in most areas, despite a slow start due to the pandemic, it's an excellent time for diving professionals, as well...
25 August 2020
Prepared diver
A safe restart: a decalogue for rusty divers
After a long winter—and an even longer coronavirus lockdown—nitrogen abstinence reached its peak. During this very special spring, only divers with private pools or private...
24 June 2020
