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Self-isolation and practising social distancing is the new way of life for the moment. By now the boredom has probably set in and you’re going crazy staring at the four walls in your house. Don’t [...]

The 50th Earth Day just passed, and for many distracted by the pandemic, it went by (understandably) almost unnoticed. But, as the world begins to transition from sheltering in place and distant [...]

By Divers Alert Network Cases of decompression sickness (DCS) with neurological symptoms are thankfully rare, but when they do occur they must be responded to rapidly and effectively. Do not let [...]

Are you stuck at home and trying to find a way to keep the kids entertained? We hear you. In an effort to make the next few weeks a little easier on parents, PADI AmbassaDivers, Steve and Riley [...]

“I shouldn’t have put the snake I’d captured into the pocket of my Toughskins blue jeans.”  From the first line of his book, Back on Bonaire: Rediscovering Diver’s Paradise as a Father, author [...]

French non-profit organization Coral Guardian’s restoration actions have not been affected during lockdown, and they’re asking people around the globe to take this time to think about our oceans [...]

Around the world, people are adopting pets in record numbers. In some areas, shelter cages are empty and foster organisations have a waiting list. Whether you’ve been a pet owner for ages, or [...]

It’s easy to see why turtles are a favourite to spot amongst divers and snorkelers. They are simply adorable in their own unique ways. Turtles have been roaming the earth’s waters for over 150 [...]

By Neil van Niekerk Photo: Neil van Niekerk As a professional diver with over a decade just guiding the Cayman Islands, I learned a few pointers… The Cayman Islands offer a vast array of options [...]

It is with great sadness that Divers Alert Network announces the passing of its former vice president of research, Richard D. Vann, Ph.D. Dr. Vann was an esteemed researcher whose work focused on [...]