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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In this Lessons for Life, an inexperienced diver is forced to make an emergency ascent runs out of air—and luck.
An asthmatic diver pays the price for not recognizing his limitations.
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