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The Prospects for Creating Personal Decompression Plans
Why the Future of Dive Safety Hinges on Cracking the Code of Human Physiology Limited technology, an absolute dearth of reproduceable data, and the need for...
19 June 2025
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Should I call DAN or EMS first?
Understanding who to contact first in a diving emergency — and why context matters. Please note: though this information is generally applicable internationally, its is specifically...
23 May 2025
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Liveaboard Safety: An Analysis of recent Accident Trends
We review recent accident data and address critical maintenance and training gaps to empower divers in making informed choices. 2019 remains the most dramatic year in...
30 April 2025
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Understanding DAN’s Accident Data
A commentary on DAN’s Annual Report reveals how diver error, equipment issues, and health oversights contribute to accidents, while highlighting surprising data on gender-based injury...
23 December 2024
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To dive or not to dive?
Skipping a dive can be necessary for various reasons. Recognising when to say NO is a vital safety skill. We all know it's hard to resist...
19 November 2024
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Is Freediving An Extreme Sport?
With the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in full swing, I found myself watching the diverse multitude of sports being performed so flawlessly on my TV...
29 October 2024
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The Top 5 Reasons Why Diving Insurance Claims Get Denied
When it comes to insurance policies, nothing is more frustrating than having a claim rejected. After all, what’s the use of an insurance that doesn’t...
08 August 2024
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Understanding Diving Accidents: the Annual Report
Accidents can occur in any human activity. In an office, an improperly secured shelf may be the lone fatal hazard. In diving, potential dangers lurk...
08 July 2024
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How Does DAN Europe Deal With Diver Accidents?
If you are a member of DAN Europe, or perhaps you’re considering becoming one, you might have some questions about what you need to do...
17 June 2024
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Fear and Loathing in Scuba Diving
Fear is a fundamental and useful emotion in humans and in our mammalian relatives. It signals the presence of a dangerous situation to the mind....
16 May 2024
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Dive Smarter: Know Your Rental Gear!
Imagine renting a car in an unfamiliar city, navigating traffic on unfamiliar roads, and then finding yourself in a heavy rainstorm — only to realize...
By DAN Staff
06 March 2024
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Into the wild: diving beyond one’s limits
Wisdom: How was the dive then? First dive since you finished your open water course, must have been pretty exciting, right? Foolishness: Oh Man… The wreck...
By Audrey Cudel
12 January 2024
