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Erika Lopez Named 2024 Sea Hero of the Year

The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.

How to Dive Safely in Cold Water

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.

Dream Duo: Diving in Maldives and Topside in Sri Lanka

From vibrantly colored reefs in the Maldives to centuries-old temples in Sri Lanka (and so much more), here's why a land-and-sea combo could be one of the dreamiest vacations you've taken.

How to Avoid and Treat Sea Urchin Spine Injuries

Sea urchins pose a hazards to unwary divers. Understanding how to avoid, identify and treat these injuries is crucial for a safe and enjoyable diving experience.

Gifted Education Specialist Dr. Kama Cannon Named September Sea Hero

Dr. Cannon is honored as Scuba Diving's September Sea Hero for her work inspiring the next generation of ocean ambassadors through STEM education and scientific diving. Learn more about her nonprofit DiveN2Life uses dive training and placed-based education to tackle conservation issues and beyond.

How to Manage Your Diving Task Load

Divers have a lot of tasks to juggle while in the water, and it can get overwhelming. Here's how to efficiently manage your task load and maximize your safety and comfort in the water.

Marine Scientist Callum Roberts Named August Sea Hero

If there's one thing Callum Roberts has learned during his decades-long career as a marine scientist and educator, it's that success largely depends on getting future generations excited and involved. Here's how Roberts has spent a lifetime working to do just that.

3 Mindful Techniques to Improve Your Diving

Ask a group of divers to share the most important piece of equipment they dive with, and you're likely to get as many answers as you have divers. Here, we make the case that it's actually the one thing you can't purchase at a dive shop: your mental well-being.