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It is our mission is to help divers in need of medical emergency assistance and to promote dive safety through research, education, products and diving services. The world’s most recognized and respected dive safety organization, Divers Alert Network (DAN) has remained committed to the health and well-being of divers for 40 years. The organization’s research, medical services and global-response p
07/12/2026
It’s been a busy summer for DAN interns! From earning DAN Diving First Aid (DFA) Instructor certifications and touring the Duke Center for Hyperbaric Medicine to visiting Bauer Compressors and Catalina Cylinders, they’ve gained firsthand experience across the diving industry while working on their summer projects.
The intern crew has also explored North Carolina beyond our Durham headquarters through hiking, blueberry picking, and dives at Mystery Lake. 🤿
Running out of breathing gas is one of the most preventable emergencies in diving, yet it remains a common trigger in fatal incidents.
Ken Kurtis — chair of Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber Day, forensic consultant to LA County, and owner of Reef Seekers Dive Co. — joins The DANcast to share insights from years of training student divers and reviewing dive-related fatalities, including the importance of proper gas management.
The conversation also explores how dive safety has evolved since Ken was first certified in the 1970s, along with how Chamber Day helps keep the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber open and ready to serve divers 24/7.
Watch the full episode on DAN's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_JXieKeVJME
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