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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...
17 February 2021
Stories
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 donât 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 âNo’ to Peer Pressure
The physical pressure of the water column is a force that creates challenges for divers, especially if itâs not addressed appropriately. Peer pressure, though most...
By Jeff Myers
30 September 2020
Insurance matters
Protect Your Ass(ets): Putting DAN Europeâs âProâ 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 winterâand an even longer coronavirus lockdownânitrogen abstinence reached its peak. During this very special spring, only divers with private pools or private...
24 June 2020
The Top 50 Cult Dive Spots
Exploring Xulo, the cave of the swallows
Location: Muyil, Quintana Roo, Mexico Type of Dive: Cave dive Level: Experienced cave divers Average Depth:Â 10 meters Maximum Depth: 27.1 meters maximum Today, the Yucatan Peninsula is probably considered as...
By Audrey Cudel
18 June 2020
Safety
Protecting Yourself From Dive Boat Fires
The recent tragic boat fires that occurred in September 2019 onboard the MV Conception in the United States and the fire onboard the Suzanna in...
05 June 2020
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Rapture of the Tech: Depth, Narcosis and Training Agencies
Diving practices and training standards regarding inert gas narcosis (IGN) vary widely among the tech community. Arguably the most conservative, Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) mandates...
20 May 2020
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Measuring Inert Gas Narcosis
Though our understanding of the exact mechanisms and effects are still evolving, inert gas narcosis (IGN), which was poetically described as "lâivresse des grandes profondeurs,"...
14 May 2020
