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Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.

Ask DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Scuba Cylinder Safety?

Experts from Divers Alert Network answer your questions about cylinder safety, including reasons why tanks rupture and how to keep yourself safe.

In the Field: What It's Like to Be a Commercial Urchin Diver

One diver's plans to become a scientific research diver shift to harvesting urchins for a boutique market

Ask a Pro Photographer: How to Achieve Awesome Color in Your Underwater Photos

Learn tips from pro photographer Jay Clue on capturing vibrant colors in your underwater photos by using custom white balance, lighting and photo editing software.

Recent Articles

Lessons for Life: Dangers of Diving with a Cold

Diving with a cold may seem enticing, but one diver's firsthand experience is a cautionary tale of the risks associated with ascending too quickly and diving while under the weather.

Taking Care of Your Underwater Photographer

A guide to being the buddy of an underwater photographer, including what to expect, how to help them out as a fellow diver, and how to help them get great photographs.

Back in Action: Diving After An Injury

Returning to the water after an injury, surgery or other medical condition can be intimidating. You can change your perspective to break free of the loop and establish new productive habits that will get you back in diving shape

Why You Should Try Drysuit Diving

Don’t let your aversion to the cold prevent you from experiencing some truly incredible dives. Here’s how donning a drysuit can open you up to a whole new world of diving opportunities.

Top Techniques to Equalize Your Ears When Diving

Experts from DAN break down what to do with pesky ears, including how to perform various equalization methods and when.

Rebreathers 101

Dive professional Jay Clue takes a deep dive into understanding the benefits and potential drawbacks of getting into closed-circuit rebreather diving.

The Path to Becoming an ROV Pilot

Remotely operated vehicles have become a mainstay in commercial diving in recent years. With more opportunities arising, it could be a good time to consider becoming a pilot.