BLOGBeyond the chamber map: the reality of remote diving emergencies
Feeling more adventurous? You're not the only one. Remote diving destinations are becoming increasingly popular. But before you book that dream trip, here is what...
15 October 2026
Vintage Scuba Days 2026: il futuro del mare riemerge dalla storia
Sul Lago di Bracciano, pionieri e nuove generazioni si incontrano tra storia, innovazione e tutela del mondo sommerso....
13 October 2026
The bittersweet euphoria of nitrogen narcosis
A personal story of learning from mistakes...
21 September 2026
Are shark attacks becoming more frequent? We asked the experts.
When shark incidents make headlines, the stories are often full of myths and misconceptions. We asked leading experts on shark behaviour what the numbers tell...
14 September 2026
Can AI make you a better diver, or put you at risk?
Chatbot hallucinations, social media misinformation… Time to separate useful technology from dangerous advice. Yes, it also concerns diving. ...
12 August 2026
Fires on diving boats: a modern day problem?
Charging stations, more devices onboard, worn wiring… Today’s dive trips come with new electrical hazards that every diver should recognise, and manage....
By Guy Thomas
07 August 2026
When experienced divers don’t come home: looking at the system, not just the people
A Human Factors perspective on the Maldives tragedy, for divers at every level...
By Gareth Lock
30 June 2026
Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?
The answer depends very much on what you mean by scuba diving....
By Tim Blömeke
26 June 2026
DAN Europe & the Maldives: 25 years of mutual support
From safety training to rescue logistical support, the collaboration between DAN Europe and the Maldivian authorities has strengthened over many years and many projects, including...
26 June 2026
Blizzard-Frozen: Polar Scientific Diving at -30 °C
I learned to dive in German lakes and ponds during my early adolescence. Some years later, I was introduced to double tanks and technical diving...
18 June 2026
DAN’s DCS Database Deep Dive
DAN Europe researchers analyzed their database of 127,957 dives to isolate risk factors for decompression sickness (DCS). Some of the findings will surprise you....
By Tim Blömeke
16 June 2026
DAN Medical Support During the Maldives Recovery Mission
Medical insights behind the scenes of one of the most complex underwater recovery operations of recent years...
By Chiara Ferri
23 May 2026
