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What Happens if You Miss a Decompression Stop?

Decompression stops are vital to diving, as they let nitrogen safely leave the body. Skipping one can cause serious health issues, like decompression sickness.

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ASK DAN: How Do I Avoid Mask Squeeze?

Just as you must equalize the pressure in your sinuses and middle ears, you must also equalize the pressure in your mask as you descend.

The Dos and Don'ts of Scuba Diving with Asthma

Diving with asthma has its own risks, but it’s not impossible. Speak with a dive doctor and consider these tips.

Panic Flow | Lessons for Life

A technical diver cannot be resuscitated after he rejects alternate air sources to address a free-flowing regulator.

ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Decongestants and Diving?

ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Decongestants and Diving?

Delayed Consequences | Lessons for Life

A diver decides breathing pure oxygen is all she needs to address DCS symptoms, impeading proper treatment.

ASK DAN: How Do I Overcome Seasickness?

Some of the world’s best dive sites are only accessible by boat, but unfortunately, seasickness prevents some divers from visiting them.

Current Events | Lessons for Life

A diver ignores nerves to avoid losing money on an expensive dive, a risky choice that leads to a drowning incident he was lucky to survive.