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Is Scuba Diving Safe for Kids?

Diving can be a fantastic experience for children, but it requires careful planning, medical evaluation and safety measures. Here's what you need to know about children and diving.

Recent Articles

ASK DAN: How Do I Treat Injuries from Accidental Contact with Corals?

Cuts and scrapes are among the most common injuries incurred by divers, and DAN receives calls from people who have come in contact with coral at least once a week.

A Costly Prize | Lessons for Life

DCI finds a spearfisher who puts the pursuit of a prize catch over his own safety.

ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Immersion Pulmonary Edema?

Pulmonary edema is an abnormal leakage of fluid from the bloodstream into the alveoli—the microscopic air sacs in the lungs. It is most often the result of heart failure or other cardiac problems.

Fishing for Trouble | Lessons for Life

Disaster strikes when a spearfisher neglects to watch his air supply underwater.

ASK DAN: How Can I Manage Diving-Related Skin Issues?

A proactive mindset will help ensure you aren’t caught off guard by seemingly minor irritations.

Beginner's Misfortune | Lessons for Life

Scuba diving without any training or understanding of dive equipment ends in disaster.

ASK DAN: How Can I Prevent Gear Trouble?

The adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” dates back to the 18th century, but it still rings true today.