DAN Europe - Romania

Is AI putting divers at risk? Almost all aspects of life are now affected by AI, and scuba diving is no exception. What are the risks?

researchers analyzed their database of 127,957 dives to isolate risk factors for decompression sickness (DCS). Some of the findings will surprise you.

Decompression sickness risk factors: dive into DAN database Analysis of 127,000+ dives from DAN database reveals key DCS risk factors and what divers can do to reduce risk.

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Preparing to return to diving after a break? Before you giant stride back in, review the DAN Guidelines for Lifelong Medical Fitness to Dive and the Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire.

Please consult a physician if the questionnaire indicates you should (or if you simply wish to). If your physician has questions about how your health status might affect your fitness to dive, contact the DAN Medical Information Line (+1 919-684-2948, Option 4) Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. ☎️

We are here to offer advice, consultation, or a referral to a dive medicine expert in your area.

For health status and medical evaluation guidance for a safe return to diving, visit dan.org/safety-prevention/return-to-diving-safely/health-status/

“Tired but diving anyway.”
That’s not commitment. That’s risk.

Know the basics of diving safety:
👉 daneurope.org/en/safety-rules

Next CEO of Divers Alert Network

Help us welcome Cliff Richardson as DAN’s next president and chief executive officer.

As CEO, Richardson will lead the organization in its mission to assist injured divers and advance dive safety. He will succeed DAN’s current president and CEO, Bill Ziefle, who first joined DAN as a board member in 1998 and was appointed CEO in 2010. Ziefle’s distinguished career at DAN has been marked by a demonstrated commitment to dive safety and significant growth in DAN’s membership and insurance programs.

Richardson brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as executive director and CEO of NAUI Worldwide. He began his career in the diving industry as an instructor and has also led organizations in the public and private sectors. A U.S. Army veteran, Richardson is recognized for his strategic mindset, innovative problem-solving, and track record of strengthening organizational capabilities.

Richardson and Ziefle will address the dive industry at DEMA Show 2025 during DAN’s member appreciation event on November 11. DAN members in attendance will hear Richardson’s plans for the organization as it moves into 2026 and beyond.

👉 Read more: dan.org/dan-names-cliff-richardson-as-next-ceo

DAN's research partners are conducting a study on diving incidents and their contributing factors. This anonymous, voluntary survey takes only 5-20 minutes to complete and aims to enhance safety across the global diving community. Eligible participants must be at least 15 years old, hold any diving certification, and be able to complete the survey in English or French.

Take the survey: https://questionnaire.simplesurvey.com/f/s/diving_incident_survey

(All survey responses will be anonymized, and no identifying information will be shared with DAN.)

Your claim can be denied for simple mistakes—like not calling the DAN Alarm Centre in time, missing deadlines, or lacking documents.

Don’t let paperwork sink your safety net.

Learn the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 why diving insurance claims get rejected—and how to avoid them.

Read the full article on Alert Diver 👉
https://alertdiver.eu/en_US/articles/the-top-5-reasons-why-diving-insurance-claims-get-denied/