Safety & Health What Happens if You Miss a Decompression Stop? Eric Douglas | December 30, 2024 Decompression stops are vital to diving, as they let nitrogen safely leave the body. Skipping one can cause serious health issues, like decompression sickness. Recent Posts What Happens if You Miss a Decompression Stop? Eric Douglas | December 30, 2024 How Scuba Diving Affects Your Breathing Amplified Grant Dong for Divers Alert Network | December 6, 2024 The Risks of Task Overloading While Diving Eric Douglas | November 29, 2024 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 Recent Articles Divided Focus | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | October 22, 2020 Tragedy strikes when a diver forgets to watch his air levels while helping his buddy capture underwater photos. Maximum Overload | Lessons for Life Eric Douglas | September 17, 2020 A liveaboard diver maxes out his bottom time for days in a row, landing him in the hospital with decompression sickness. 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. Load More