Safety & Health How to Dive Safely in Cold Water Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network | November 7, 2024 Amplified Cold water diving poses unique hazards due to how temperature affects our bodies and dive equipment. Experts from DAN weigh in on how to stay safe when diving in cold environments. Recent Posts How to Dive Safely in Cold Water Amplified Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network | November 7, 2024 Why You Should Never Skip Freediving Safety Protocols Eric Douglas | October 31, 2024 The Dangers of Skipping Dive Protocol Eric Douglas | September 25, 2024 How to Avoid and Treat Sea Urchin Spine Injuries Amplified Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network | September 6, 2024 How to Manage Your Diving Task Load Amplified Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network | August 15, 2024 3 Mindful Techniques to Improve Your Diving Amplified Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network | July 3, 2024 Recent Articles Lessons For Life: Diver Drowns with Full Tank of Air Eric Douglas | September 6, 2015 Learn what not to do in an underwater emergency in this Lessons For Life: A diver forgets his training with fatal consequences. Lessons for Life: Diver Panics After Seeing Shark Eric Douglas | August 22, 2015 A diver panics and forgets her training after encountering a shark during her dive, and her reaction leads to serious injury. Researchers Study the Relationship Between Scuba Diving and Mental Health Katie Poggio | August 21, 2015 Researchers investigate mental fitness and its effect on divers. How to Prevent Vertigo While Scuba Diving James L. Caruso | July 27, 2015 Why some scuba divers experience vertigo at depth — and what they can do about it. Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail Eric Douglas | July 15, 2015 No photo or footage is worth losing your life. Learn how to take essential precautions when diving. Dive Doctor: What Are Skin Bends? James L. Caruso | May 17, 2015 Cutaneous decompression sickness — aka skin bends — is often ignored. Do you recognize the signs? ASK DAN: Is it Safe to Dive While Taking Cholesterol Medication? Scuba Diving Partner | May 1, 2015 Divers who take cholesterol medication should be aware of some important things. Load More