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Spreading DAN’s Mission Across the Mediterranean
When my fellow colleagues at DAN Europe suggested the idea of a Road Trip I imagined dusty roads, crossing a desolate wilderness or through small...
30 December 2016
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The globally unique Dolphin Reef Eilat in Israel
Marine animal parks can be found worldwide, but none of them are as nature-friendly as the Dolphin Reef in Eilat, Israel. Una foto pubblicata da Taking...
By DAN Staff
16 December 2016
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Scuba Diving Tourism is being underestimated
Weak links between divers and local communities, governance issues and lack of support from authorities and the scientific community - these emerged during the Green...
25 November 2016
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Why go underwater?
Have you ever imagined an alternate world, where you can fly between mountain peaks, do somersaults with strange creatures, without ever falling? A world full...
14 November 2016
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Nitrogen Narcosis: the Test
Take this short test to find out what kind of diver you are. Answer each question honestly with a Yes or a No. Stating that air...
12 October 2016
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5 tips to avoid accidents on dive boats
Boat diving can be so much fun ā but, unfortunately, dive boats can also be injury-prone places. Due to its wetness a dive boat is mostly...
09 June 2016
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“How would you like your jellyfish? With salt and vinegar?”
In the fictitious American movie āThe Heartbreak Kidā the famous Hollywood actor Ben Stiller anecdotally encounters a stinging, jellyfish-like marine creature. Stung by the feared...
27 April 2016
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6 Tips for Safe Dive Safari and Liveaboard Travels
Liveaboard dive safaris are particularly popular among divers planning their holidays. You live on the ocean and you can devote the entire day to your...
26 January 2016
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Snorkels: Pros and Cons!
The snorkel has been considered a standard piece of diving equipment for decades. It provides the simple but useful ability to swim face down on...
25 January 2016
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Green Bubbles and the sustainability of diving
Since the mid-1980s recreational diving has surged in popularity with up to a million certifications issued each year. An activity where humankind meets nature can...
28 December 2015
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Dive Safety: It’s No Accident
Divers Alert Network (DAN) takes great pride in being by your side, and for 30 yearsĀ we have been conducting research to help make diving...
By Dan Orr
04 December 2015
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You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
During a divemaster course I taught many years ago, one candidate listened attentively to my rant about being a good role model and paying particular...
By Jeff Myers
04 December 2015
