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Gradient Factor Calculations
Developed by decompression researcher Erik Baker in the 1990s, Gradient Factors (GF) are commonly used with Buhlmann decompression models to adjust for conservatism. GF are...
07 November 2019
Dive Travels
Diving Patagonia: Puerto Madryn & Valdes Peninsula
Puerto Madryn in Argentina is a major wildlife destination in South America. A mid-sized town, located on the east coast, in the province of Chubut...
07 November 2019
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Identifying Decompression Risk Factors
What can we learn about the risk of decompression sickness (DCS) by examining actual dive profiles and their outcomes? Actually, quite a lot. That was the...
16 October 2019
Dive Travels
Dive shows to look forward to in 2020
Our selection includes expos, trade shows, seminars and conferences in Europe, where you can explore all there is to know about the thrilling world of...
13 September 2019
Prepared diver
Scuba Equipment care ā Drying and storing your gear
After reviewing how to best clean and rinse your gear, let's have a closer look at drying and storing it. Of course, the following are general...
By Guy Thomas
10 September 2019
Incident insights
Diary on a Case of Inner Ear Barotrauma
August 31 Finally, time to depart! Two days of diving activities in Croatia await me. Our group is composed of three Open Water divers (one of...
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25 August 2019
Dive Travels
Diving in Bonaire
I landed in Bonaire in a bit of a rush, having spent the previous weeks scuba diving in Murcia & Mallorca working with Aqua Lung....
20 August 2019
Incident insights
DCS in the Maldives
Imagine enjoying a well-deserved holiday on the exotic Maldives and being able to go on diving trips to see the beautiful coral reefsā¦This is what...
18 August 2019
Dive Travels
3 Epic Liveaboard Destinations in Mexico
By now, you’ve probably heard of all the wonderful diving in Mexico. From reefs to whale sharks and cenotes, the country is full of great...
29 July 2019
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Women and Diving: Health Considerations
It may sound obvious, but it's still true: men and women are physically and physiologically different. This is of particular interest when it comes to...
By Sarah Egner
15 July 2019
Prepared diver
Scuba Equipment care ā Rinsing and cleaning diving equipment
Maintenance, or āthe process of keeping something in a good conditionā isnāt just needed to keep the warranty valid, but can prolong the life of...
By Guy Thomas
20 May 2019
DAN Europe Internship
A month in the life of an intern
Having graduated from University with a BSc in Oceanography, I was keen to continue my learning. I saw an email update from DAN advertising the...
20 May 2019
