DAN’s Incident Reports (Edition 1)
One of the great resources available to divers is the Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) safety portal (Incident Insights – Divers Alert Network), where real-world incident reports are shared by divers. I often find myself reading through these cases—not to gawk, but to learn. In the September 2025 edition of Sea Snooper’s Safety Blog, I’ve pulled three incidents that, while uncommon,
Common Mistakes Divers Make – According to DAN
March’s safety topic comes from Diver’s Alert Network (DAN). Although the publication dates back to 2017, its insights remain highly relevant. You can read the full document here: 7 Mistakes Divers Make & How to Avoid Them – Divers Alert Network. One area where experienced divers, including members of the Sea Snoopers, could improve is pre-dive buddy checks. As new
Maintaining Dive Skills in the Winter
“When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope. Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life.” And, I will add, a great opportunity to work on dive skills, test new gear, and gain a deeper understanding of complex dive theory. This might not sound like
