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 A Rash of Problems | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | August 26, 2020 A diver ignores a DCS symptoms, including a rash—an increasingly common sign of being bent. A Curious Case | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | June 22, 2020 An experienced diver with signs of DCS doesn’t immediately respond to treatment—what’s going on here? Dive Defensively | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | May 11, 2020 Even areas designated for diving aren't risk-free, so dive defensively, flying a dive flag, and get first aid training. How to Work Out with Your Dive Gear Becca Hurley | May 6, 2020 How to use your scuba gear to complete a full-body, at-home circuit workout for scuba divers. Don't Push Freediving Limits | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | April 21, 2020 An inexperienced freediver tries to push his limits, putting himself and his dive buddy at risk of drowning. Don't Be A Hero | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | March 24, 2020 This fire department volunteer diver made several mistakes in this edition of Lessons for Life. An Undiagnosed Heart Issue | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | February 6, 2020 An undiagnosed PFO adds to the perfect conditions for a post-dive incident in this edition of Lessons for Life. Load More