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Why DAN Europe?

" Keep up the great work in dive research and diving accidents so as to keep us all safe.
Concept Scuba Malta Mellieha - Malta

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Education

Are you ready to handle an emergency situation?

DAN Education aims to educate the public on the appropriate care for an injured person, and on how to interact with medical professionals . This education takes on many forms, disseminating information on topics related to both diving and non-diving safety, through articles, seminars, lectures and training programs.

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Search for DAN instructors and Instructor Trainers within the DAN Europe territories

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The call of the deep blue is different for everybody. The feeling, the passion and the immense sense of discovery. We are all unique in WhyWeDoIt.
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Exploring Antarctica - Research and Conservation with DAN

Put your headphones on, adjust your mask, and dive Antarctica with freediver Guillaume Néry, photographer Greg Lecoeur and filmmaker Florian Fischer. Our new #WhyWeDoIt episode is an epic adventure in the world’s southernmost continent, contributing to ocean conservation, exploration, medical research and much more

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News

DAN Europe Supports Members Affected by Recent Boat Incidents

December 13, 2024 – DAN Europe, the global diving safety organisation, is taking action to support Members who were affected by recent liveaboard incidents, including the tragic Sea Story sinking in the Red Sea. The organisation has implemented specific initiatives to address the impact of those events on its Members.

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MPA4Change, or how we support Marine Protected Areas to adapt to climate change.

MPA4Change is our latest commitment to enhance the role of Marine Protected Areas and restoration as nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation.

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DAN Europe VP Laura Marroni Inducted into Women Divers Hall Of Fame

New Jersey, 25th March 2024 - DAN Europe’s Exec. Vice President Laura Marroni has just been inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), in recognition of her efforts to promote diving safety.

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First Graduates of BSc in Diving Safety Management Celebrate Milestone

Valletta, Malta, 3 January 2024 - After six years of inception and three years since its official launch, the pioneering Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management proudly presented its inaugural graduates.

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Next Events

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Salon de la plongée

9-12 January 2025, Paris, France

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Boot Düsseldorf

18-26 January 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany

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Duikvaker

1-2 February 2025, Expo Houten, The Netherlands

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Emergency

International Emergency Number
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DAN Store

Here you find a variety of products related to diving safety and diver health. You will also find emergency oxygen equipment, AEDs and first-aid kits.

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Alert Diver Magazine

Read more about medical issues, research studies, accident prevention and incident insight

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Eu Projects

New opportunities to stimulate innovation, safety and sustainability in diving.

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Ambassadors

Meet our special crew!

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