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Diving With A PFO
November 12th, 2024
To clear up any confusion divers may have about patent foramen ovale (PFO), I will share how I explain the condition to patients. The heart has four chambers: two on the top (right and left atria) and... Read More
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Underwater Navigation
November 12th, 2024
Successful navigation begins before a diver enters the water and depends first and foremost on one’s ability to master the basic fundamental skills of diving. No magic pill or piece of dive gear will ... Read More
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Understanding Dive Equipment Regulations
November 12th, 2024
Consumer protection regulations require dive equipment manufacturers to specify service intervals to prevent failure. If you do not follow these guidelines and an unfortunate accident affects you or s... Read More
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Science Saves Sharks
November 12th, 2024
The field of shark and ray conservation in South Africa has grown exponentially, with many different organisations, research groups, officials, and public stakeholders dedicated to protecting our spec... Read More
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Safety Angels
November 12th, 2024
Deep competition dives can be over four minutes long, amplifying the risk of both hypoxia and nitrogen narcosis for the diver. Timing of safety dives is critical: dive too soon, and you’re going to be... Read More
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Diving Anilao with Adam Sokolski
November 12th, 2024
Anilao's underwater ecosystem is teeming with life, especially small subjects like colourful nudibranchs, frogfishes, octopuses, crabs, shrimps and even rhinopias. It is truly a haven for underwater p... Read More
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Get to know DAN Instructor Trainer: Christo van Jaarsveld
November 11th, 2024
“Being a member of DAN is important to me, it gives me peace of mind in case of an emergency.” When travelling aboard on dive holidays and dive trips, he knows that DAN is only a call away, should t... Read More
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Get to know DAN Instructor: Caitlyn Monahan
November 11th, 2024
My favorite part of my job is seeing the ocean through the eyes of my brand new divers, when everything is mind-blowing… our common fish, starfish, sea urchins, all of the little things that those of ... Read More
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Get to know DAN Instructor: Dylan Bowles
November 11th, 2024
AS a DAN Diving First Aid Instructor his aim is to train anyone in need of first aid training and to help different communities and institutions to better their first aid skills.... Read More
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Get to know DAN instructor: Ryan Capazorio
November 11th, 2024
I believe that diving goes beyond exploring underwater worlds. It is about building a supportive community of adventurers who care for each other and our environment.... Read More
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Get to know DAN Instructor: Tyrone Lubbe
November 11th, 2024
Safety is everything in diving. “I wanted training that went beyond basic first aid."... Read More
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Get to know DAN Instructor: JP Barnard
October 31st, 2024
“I do a little bit of freediving when I get a chance to.” He is Interested in delving into a little bit of tech diving to understand the science behind it... Read More
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Get to know DAN instructor Trainer: Christo van Jaarsveld
October 31st, 2024
“Being a member of DAN is important to me, it gives me peace of mind in case of an emergency.” When travelling aboard on dive holidays and dive trips, he knows that DAN is only a call away, should th... Read More
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Get to know DAN instructor: Gregory Driessel
October 31st, 2024
I started diving in 2003. The Open water course was given to me as a gift. I was bitten by the diving bug and went onto to be certified as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in 2005... Read More
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Get to know DAN Instructor: Sinda da Graça
October 31st, 2024
Since joining the centre she has learned a lot about research, diving, marine animals, sciences and the researchers and how they do their research.
“Now I actually can assist them with some of their w... Read More
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Get to Know DAN Instructor: Beto Vambiane
October 31st, 2024
I am excited to be a DAN DFA instructor, we learned a lot about our own bodies and how to take care of an injured person. Knowing this is important as we are having more visitor and it is comforting t... Read More
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Get to Know DAN Instructor: Mauro Jije
October 30th, 2024
He is a DAN Southern Africa member and a Diving First Aid Instructor certified to teach all DAN First Aid and oxygen provider courses. “I wanted to enhance my scuba dive training abilities and genera... Read More
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My name is Sean… DAN was there for me?
October 26th, 2024
It is always a source of great joy for the DAN team to hear testimonials from our members. Therefore I want to share another DAN member story with you!Don’t dive at Devil’s Beach!My girlfriend and I r... Read More
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My name is Rosanne… DAN was there for me?
October 26th, 2024
It is always a source of great joy for the DAN team to hear testimonials from our members. Therefore I want to share another DAN member story with you!We had been counting down the days until our trip... Read More
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My name is Pam… DAN was there for me?
October 26th, 2024
It is always a source of great joy for the DAN team to hear testimonials from our members. Therefore I want to share another DAN member story with you!Everyone should have DAN!My name is Pam and I use... Read More
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My name is Nadia… DAN was there for me?
October 26th, 2024
It is always a source of great joy for the DAN team to hear testimonials from our members. Therefore I want to share another DAN member story with you!Since 2012 I have spent more than nine months eac... Read More
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My name is Morgan… DAN was there for me?
October 26th, 2024
It is always a source of great joy for the DAN team to hear testimonials from our members. Therefore I want to share another DAN member story with you!I would like to relay my first experience with DA... Read More
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My name is Mark… DAN was there for me?
October 26th, 2024
It is always a source of great joy for the DAN team to hear testimonials from our members. Therefore I want to share another DAN member story with you!Internationally, DAN has many members who enjoy a... Read More
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My name is Lauren… DAN was there for me?
October 26th, 2024
It is always a source of great joy for the DAN team to hear testimonials from our members. Therefore I want to share another DAN member story with you!My husband and I recently completed our Advanced ... Read More
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My name is Rosanne… DAN was there for me?My name is Pam… DAN was there for me?My name is Nadia… DAN was there for me?My name is Morgan… DAN was there for me?My name is Mark… DAN was there for me?My name is Julika… DAN was there for me?My name is James Lewis… DAN was there for me?My name is Jack… DAN was there for me?My name is Mrs. Du Toit… DAN was there for me?My name is Sean… DAN was there for me?My name is Clayton… DAN was there for me?My name is Claire… DAN was there for me?My name is Lauren… DAN was there for me?My name is Amos… DAN was there for me?My name is Kelly… DAN was there for me?Get to Know DAN Instructor: Mauro JijeGet to know DAN Instructor: JP BarnardGet to know DAN Instructor: Sinda da GraçaGet to know DAN instructor Trainer: Christo van JaarsveldGet to know DAN instructor: Gregory DriesselGet to Know DAN Instructor: Beto Vambiane
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Get to know DAN Instructor: Dylan BowlesGet to know DAN instructor: Ryan CapazorioGet to know DAN Instructor: Tyrone LubbeGet to know DAN Instructor Trainer: Christo van JaarsveldGet to know DAN Instructor: Caitlyn MonahanSafety AngelsDiving With A PFODiving Anilao with Adam SokolskiScience Saves SharksUnderwater NavigationUnderstanding Dive Equipment Regulations
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Terrific Freedive ModeKaboom!....The Big Oxygen Safety IssueScuba Nudi ClothingThe Benefits of Being BaldDive into Freedive InstructionCape Marine Research and Diver DevelopmentThe Inhaca Ocean Alliance.“LIGHTS, Film, Action!”Demo DiversSpecial Forces DiverWhat Dive Computers Don\'t Know | PART 2Toughing It Out Is Dangerous
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Mismatched Scuba Valves to Cylinder OutletsUnderwater Crime Scene InvestigatorsDive Boat Etiquette – From Yachts to rubber ducksTravel Smarter: Personal Safety While TravelingLiability in ContextLearning from Success. Learning from MistakeDive in the Fast Lane with DPVsKwaZulu Natal shipwrecks: The ProduceAvoid Diving With EarplugsThe Parting Shot