DAN Newsletter
Oliver Edwards | Published on 4/28/2025
As peak diving season approaches in the U.S., many divers are preparing to return to the water after an extended break. Whether you've paused diving because of water temperatures or other life circumstances, take time to refresh your skills, inspect your gear, and assess your health status. DAN is here to support your safe return to the water — don't hesitate to call +1-919-684-2948 for nonemergency inquiries about fitness to dive, finding a dive medicine physician, and more.
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Unpredictable weather, sudden emergencies, and lost baggage can derail your dive travel plans. Protect your adventures with DAN travel insurance, which offers excellent coverage and service at budget-friendly rates.
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Lionfish's venomous spines can injure divers, particularly during population-control hunting of the invasive species. If you’re stung while diving, remain calm, alert your dive buddy, and safely end your dive to seek first aid.
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Episode 6 of The DANcast explores the story of St. Lucia's hyperbaric chamber. Episode 7 features underwater photographer Bella Zandona (@DivingWithBella). Listen onSpotify,YouTube, andApple Podcasts.
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Fully opening your tank valve helps mitigate one cause of out-of-air emergencies. You may hear advice suggesting you rotate the handwheel a quarter-turn back after opening, but this practice is unnecessary and potentially unsafe.
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Concerned about your sunscreen's environmental impact? Research shows many products labeled as "reef-safe" aren't as harmless as claimed. Learn how to identify sunscreens that protect both your health and our oceans while delivering effective protection.
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Never miss your annual renewal date by enabling auto-renewal for your DAN membership and dive accident insurance. Set it up in three easy steps: sign in to the member portal, select Automatic Renewal under Account Tools, and enter your payment details.
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