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# Divers Alert Network

> DAN promotes diver safety worldwide through research, medicine, education \& emergency support\. Get answers: What should divers do for their own safety?

## Pages
- [Membership](https://dan.org/membership-insurance/membership/): DAN now offers two levels of membership to give divers more choices than ever before\. Select Enhanced Membership with higher coverage limits and a print subscription to Alert Diver magazine or choose Regular membership that provides proven benefits for dive travelers\. 
- [Internships](https://dan.org/research-reports/get-involved/internships/): The DAN Internship Program helps young people develop the knowledge and skills they need to pursue careers in diving\-related and scientific fields\. Interns are given opportunities to learn, develop and enhance their professional skills all while promoting dive safety\.  
- [Donate](https://dan.org/about-dan/donate/): Your tax\-deductible donation will help divers everywhere by supporting our 24/7 Emergency Hotline and our network of recompression chambers\. It will also allow us to equip dive professionals and dive operators with life\-saving equipment through our grant programs\. Plus, you’ll help us build safer diving communities for the benefit of all who love our sport\.
- [Read Current and Past Issues of Alert Diver](https://dan.org/alert-diver/read-alert-diver-past-issues/)
- [First Aid Courses](https://dan.org/education-events/instructor-led-courses/): DAN’s first aid courses were created with divers in mind\. But they will give you the skills to respond to almost any emergency no matter where it occurs\. These engaging and rewarding courses can be completed in as little time as a single afternoon and can equip you to save lives both on and off the water\. Don’t wait until an emergency strikes to find out if you’re ready to respond, find a DAN Instructor near you and start a course today\. 

## Posts
- [DAN Updates Member Social Plans for DEMA Show 2025](https://dan.org/dan-updates-member-social-plans-for-dema-show-2025/): Join DAN and your fellow dive industry professionals for the annual DAN Member Social on Tuesday, November 11, 6–9 p\.m\. Held in Grand Ballrooms C, D, and E at the Rosen Centre Hotel, this evening of conversation, refreshments, and fun is exclusively for DAN members\.
- [DAN at DEMA Show 2025: Connect With Us](https://dan.org/dan-at-dema-show-2025-connect-with-us/): Join DAN and your fellow dive industry professionals November 11–14, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center West in Orlando for DEMA Show 2025\. DAN will exhibit in Booth \#621 and offer seminars, meetings, a members\-only social event, and other opportunities to connect with our mission and team\.
- [DAN Names Cliff Richardson as Next CEO](https://dan.org/dan-names-cliff-richardson-as-next-ceo/): DAN has appointed Cliff Richardson as its next president and chief executive officer\. As CEO, Richardson will lead the organization in its mission to assist injured divers and advance dive safety\.
- [DAN Announces Fall 2025 CME Course in Bonaire](https://dan.org/dan-announces-fall-2025-cme-course-in-bonaire/)
- [DAN Introduces 2025 Interns](https://dan.org/dan-introduces-2025-interns/): DAN is proud to introduce its 2025 interns\. The DAN internship program was started in 1999 to give qualified candidates valuable experience in dive safety research\.

## MapGeo
- [Enhanced Membership](https://dan.org/igmap/enhanced-membership-steve-test/)
- [Regular Membership](https://dan.org/igmap/enhanced-membership-steve-test-2/)
- [Contact DAN](https://dan.org/igmap/contact-dan/)

## Alert Diver Articles
- [Hayden Hess: Passion and Purpose](https://dan.org/alert-diver/article/hayden-hess-passion-and-purpose/): The Center for Research and Education in Special Environments \(CRESE\) at the University at Buffalo in New York is at the forefront of environmental physiology research, investigating how various environmental stressors impact human health and performance\.
- [Trapped in Ice](https://dan.org/alert-diver/article/trapped-in-ice/): Sir John Franklin’s expedition in 1845 to search for the Northwest Passage ended in tragedy when HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, with their combined 129 crew members, vanished in the Canadian Arctic, seemingly without a trace\. 
- [Discovery of the Dunraven](https://dan.org/alert-diver/article/discovery-of-the-dunraven/): Wreck diving became the rage of dive tourism in the wake of the 1977 blockbuster movie The Deep\.
- [Beauty and Brawn](https://dan.org/alert-diver/article/beauty-and-brawn/): At 18 feet \(5\.5 meters\) above sea level, Solares Hill is the highest point of land in Key West, Florida\.
- [\[SPONSORED\] Aggressor Adventures® Releases New Episode of “Cup Of Joe with the CEO” Wayne Brown shares exciting updates from the World of Aggressor](https://dan.org/alert-diver/article/sponsored-aggressor-adventures-releases-new-episode-of-cup-of-joe-with-the-ceo-wayne-brown-shares-exciting-updates-from-the-world-of-aggressor/)

## Health Resources
- [Know Before You Go: How to Plan Your Dive Trip](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/smart-guides/know-before-you-go-how-to-plan-your-dive-trip/): Regardless of where you dive, it will require some form of travel\. From local quarries to international reefs, learn how to plan accordingly\. 
- [Travel Preparation Timeline](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/smart-guides/know-before-you-go-how-to-plan-your-dive-trip/travel-preparation-timeline/): One of the benefits of domestic travel is that it can be more spontaneous and cost efficient than international travel\. Knowing how to get and stay prepared for even a short ride to the nearest coast, lake, or quarry can help make your local trips easier, safer and more enjoyable\.
- [13 Ways to Run Out of Air \& How Not To](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/smart-guides/13-ways-to-run-out-of-air-how-not-to/): Do you fully understand your breathing needs? Preparations now will help you avoid a common diving error\.
- [Chapter 1: Envenomations](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/dive-medical-reference-books/hazardous-marine-life/envenomations/)
- [Guidelines for Diabetes and Recreational Diving](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/health-safety-guidelines/guidelines-for-diabetes-and-recreational-diving/): When it comes to diving, the diving medicine community has long maintained the conservative position that insulin\-dependent diabetes mellitus \(IDDM\) is an absolute contraindication for diving\. However, many divers with diabetes are able to dive successfully, thus challenging the position\. 

## Diseases \& Conditions Posts
- [Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resources/diseases-conditions/coronary-artery-bypass-grafts/): Coronary artery bypass grafting \(CABG\) is a procedure performed to enhance blood flow to the heart muscle\. After this procedure, medical considerations may affect a diver's ability to safely resume diving activities\.
- [Abdominal Surgery](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resources/diseases-conditions/abdominal-surgery/): While recovery from abdominal surgery is essential for overall health, divers must take specific precautions before returning to diving activities\.
- [Mask Squeeze \(Facial Barotrauma\)](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resources/diseases-conditions/mask-squeeze-aka-facial-barotrauma/): Failure to properly equalize the air space in your mask may result in an injury to the face and/or one or both eyes\. Common among new divers, this condition can be avoided with attention to equalization while diving\. 
- [Hot Tubs After Diving](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resources/diseases-conditions/hot-tubs-after-diving/): Getting into a hot tub after diving alters decompression stress\. The response could be positive or negative depending on the magnitude of the inert gas load and the heat stress\. Learn more about how to prevent any negative symptoms\. 
- [Cardiovascular Medications and Diving](https://dan.org/health-medicine/health-resources/diseases-conditions/cardiovascular-medications-and-diving/): Cardiovascular medications are available to treat certain conditions, however, they can influence someone's ability to dive safety\. Read more about certain medications and their implications in diving\. 

## Diving Incident Reports
- [Drysuit Diving Requires Extra Steps ](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/case-summaries/drysuit-diving-requires-extra-steps/): A diver outfitted in a drysuit with a twin\-set and suit inflation cylinder ran into an issue when trying to inflate his drysuit\.\.\.
- [Freediving Spearfisherman Bitten by Shark ](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/case-summaries/freediving-spearfisherman-bitten-by-shark/): As the fish was coming in, the diver made a 360\-degree turn to check the surrounding area for any sharks\. Then, while the diver wasn’t looking, a shark bit their shoulder from behind\.
- [Lightning Strike During Line Laying Operation ](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/case-summaries/lightning-strike-during-line-laying-operation/): Divers experienced an electric discharge through their limbs while holding conductive metal materials\.
- [Buford Sink Dual Fatality](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/case-summaries/buford-sink-dual-fatality/): Two divers in an overhead environment\. One surfaced and was found deceased\. The other one was later found at 137 feet\. 
- [A Case of Caustic Cocktail](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/case-summaries/a-case-of-caustic-cocktail/): A diver could not talk for about 30 minutes once back onboard\.

## Research Studies
- [DAN Member Health Survey](https://dan.org/research-reports/research-studies/dan-member-health-survey/)
- [Flying After Recompression Treatment](https://dan.org/research-reports/research-studies/flying-after-recompression-treatment/): DAN conducted an online survey of divers who were recompressed for DCI within the past five years and then flew in an airplane to try to answer “How long should you wait to fly after recompression therapy?” 
- [Diving Incident Reporting System](https://dan.org/research-reports/research-studies/diving-incident-reporting-system/): The diving incident reporting system \(DIRS\) is one of the tools we use to gain insight into the not\-so\-pleasant experiences divers sometimes have\. The purpose of this ongoing study is to collect and analyze voluntarily submitted reports of breath\-hold and scuba diving safety mishaps reports in order to reduce injuries and fatalities\.
- [Miskito Fishermen Divers and Decompression Illness — Effects of Delay](https://dan.org/research-reports/research-studies/effects-of-delay-to-recompression-on-outcome-of-decompression-illness-in-miskito-fishermen-divers/): The purpose of this study was to help clinicians understand the impact of delayed recompression treatment of decompression illness \(DCI\) among Miskito fishermen divers\. 
- [Risk Mitigation for Divers With a Known PFO](https://dan.org/research-reports/research-studies/risk-mitigation-for-divers-with-a-known-pfo/): A PFO, or a “hole in the heart,” is a known risk factor for DCS\. This study sought to determine if closing this hole in a surgical procedure would decrease the risk of DCS and compared these findings to divers that were advised to dive more conservative profiles\. 

## Divers Blog Posts
- [Know the Difference: Emergency Medical Transportation vs\. Rescue](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/divers-blog/know-the-difference-emergency-medical-transportation-vs-rescue/): From picking the perfect destination to packing the right gear, planning a major dive trip requires thoughtful preparation\. Yet many divers and operators overlook a crucial part: knowing what emergency assistance options will be available if a dive accident occurs\.
- [DAN at DEMA Show 2025: Member Guide](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/divers-blog/dan-at-dema-show-2025-member-guide/): Join us November 11\-14, 2025, in Orlando for another exciting DEMA Show\. Connect with DAN's mission and team, as well as your fellow members, through engaging seminars, meetings, a members\-only social event, and more\.
- [DAN Public Lecture Series: Future Dive Leaders](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/divers-blog/dan-public-lecture-series-future-dive-leaders/): Divers, researchers, and community members gathered at DAN HQ for the return of the DAN Public Lecture Series\. The evening’s theme, Future Dive Leaders, celebrated our 2025 summer interns\.
- [Know Your Benefits: DAN Membership \& Dive Accident Insurance](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/divers-blog/know-your-benefits-dan-membership-dive-accident-insurance/): Whether they’re new divers looking to join or long\-time members renewing coverage, divers often ask about the differences between DAN’s membership and dive accident insurance offerings\.
- [Dive Medicine in the Wilderness: 2025 WMS Summer Conference](https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/divers-blog/dive-medicine-in-the-wilderness-2025-wms-summer-conference/): Dive medicine is an integral part of wilderness medicine discussions\. DAN proudly participated in the 2025 WMS Summer Conference, which brought together leaders from various disciplines to explore new frontiers in wilderness medicine\.

## Venues
- [Atlantis Dive Resort](https://dan.org/venue/atlantis-resort/)
- [Rosen Centre Hotel](https://dan.org/venue/rosen-centre-hotel/)
- [Orange County Convention Center](https://dan.org/venue/orange-county-convention-center/)
- [Divi Flamingo Beach Resort \& Casino](https://dan.org/venue/divi-flamingo-beach-resort-casino/)
- [Buddy Dive Resort](https://dan.org/venue/buddy-dive-resort/)

## Organizers
- [Divers Alert Network](https://dan.org/organizer/divers-alert-network/)
- [Steve Jamroz](https://dan.org/organizer/scuba-steve/)
- [Divers Alert Network](https://dan.org/organizer/divers-alert-netowrk/)
- [JoAnn Perry](https://dan.org/organizer/joann-perry/)
- [Lana Sorrell](https://dan.org/organizer/lana-sorrell/)

## Events
- [2025 DEMA Show](https://dan.org/event/2025-dema-show/)
- [DAN \| UHMS Fall 2026 Diving \& Hyperbaric Medicine CME](https://dan.org/event/dan-uhms-fall-2026-diving-hyperbaric-medicine-cme/)
- [DAN Member Social at DEMA 2025](https://dan.org/event/dan-member-social-at-dema-2025/): Join DAN and fellow dive industry professionals at the DAN Member Social at the Rosen Centre Hotel\. Enjoy an evening of conversation, drinks, and food as we raise a glass to all who work tirelessly to promote dive safety\.
- [DAN \| UHMS Spring 2026 Diving \& Hyperbaric Medicine CME](https://dan.org/event/dan-uhms-spring-2026-diving-hyperbaric-medicine-cme/)
- [DAN \| UHMS Fall 2025 Diving \& Hyperbaric Medicine CME](https://dan.org/event/uhms-fall-2025-diving-and-hyperbaric-medicine-cme/)

## Series
- [DAN Instructor \(IQC\) and Instructor Trainer \(ITW\) Training](https://dan.org/series/dan-instructor-iqc-and-instructor-trainer-itw-training/)

## Categories
- [Press Releases](https://dan.org/category/press-releases/)
- [Featured](https://dan.org/category/featured/)
- [In the News](https://dan.org/category/in-the-news/)
- [General](https://dan.org/category/general/)
- [Uncategorized](https://dan.org/category/uncategorized/)

## Alert Diver Categories
- [Dive Slate](https://dan.org/alert-diver-category/dive-slate/)
- [Features](https://dan.org/alert-diver-category/features/)
- [Imaging](https://dan.org/alert-diver-category/imaging/)
- [Local Diving](https://dan.org/alert-diver-category/local-diving/)
- [Water Planet](https://dan.org/alert-diver-category/water-planet/)

## Alert Diver Issues
- [Q3/Q4 2021](https://dan.org/alert-diver-issue/q3-q4-2021/)
- [Q2 2021](https://dan.org/alert-diver-issue/q2-2021/)
- [Q1 2021](https://dan.org/alert-diver-issue/q1-2021/)
- [Q1 2019](https://dan.org/alert-diver-issue/q1-2019/)
- [Q2 2023](https://dan.org/alert-diver-issue/q2-2023/)

## Resource Types
- [Dive Medical Reference Books](https://dan.org/health-resource-type/dive-medical-reference-books/)
- [Smart Guides](https://dan.org/health-resource-type/smart-guides/)
- [Health \& Safety Guidelines](https://dan.org/health-resource-type/health-safety-guidelines/)

## Research Study Status
- [Completed Studies](https://dan.org/research-studies-status/completed-studies/)
- [Current Research](https://dan.org/research-studies-status/current-research/)

## Divers Blog Categories
- [Injuries](https://dan.org/divers-blog-categories/injuries/)
- [Equipment](https://dan.org/divers-blog-categories/equipment/)
- [Dive Operations](https://dan.org/divers-blog-categories/dive-operations/)
- [Health](https://dan.org/divers-blog-categories/health/)

## Divers Blog Tags
- [pros](https://dan.org/divers-blog-tags/pros/)
- [COVID\-19](https://dan.org/divers-blog-tags/covid-19/)
- [DCS](https://dan.org/divers-blog-tags/dcs/)
- [evacuation](https://dan.org/divers-blog-tags/evacuation/)
- [symptoms](https://dan.org/divers-blog-tags/symptoms/)

## Event Categories
- [Tradeshow](https://dan.org/events/category/tradeshow/)
- [Medical Conference](https://dan.org/events/category/medical-conference/)
- [DAN Sponsored](https://dan.org/events/category/dan-sponsored/)