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.
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Staying together as dive buddies and carrying a surface-marker buoy can save your life when stranded. Read more Lessons For Life and dive-training safety tips at Scuba Diving online
Lessons in scuba diving safety. This month: A buddy team with different equipment and vastly different experience leads to disaster.
Lessons in scuba diving safety. This month: Thinking past medical problems shouldn’t keep her out of the water, a diver lies on the medical clearance in order to dive.
Lessons in scuba diving safety and accidents. This month: A new dive toy and poor planning lead to deadly consequences.
Lessons in scuba diving safety. This month: Being unaware of his depth and surroundings leads to trouble for this frequent solo diver
Another case study in our Dive Training series "Lessons For Life": Always get a proper orientation for a site you’ve never dived. Scuba diving accidents and safety tips.
The dangers of sharing gear and not seeking proper dive training for every dive.