Capt Dave Scuba

AMAZING NEWS! Governor DeSantis signed HB 321 – Release of Balloons into law today! The intentional release of balloons is finally banned in Florida, a peninsula that supports important wildlife habitat and an economy that depends on our waterways. We are so grateful to the bill sponsors, our followers who learned about the bill and contacted legislators, and our environmental partners. We are hopeful that this new law will reduce the amount of balloon litter that can harm Florida’s sea turtles and their habitats.

Happy World Ocean Day from the SDI family! 🌊 🎥: @scuberro Magical Ningaloo coast 🌊 #sdidivers #WorldOceanDay #scubadiving

Wiley Post reached the stratosphere in his Lockheed Vega "Winnie Mae," on this day in 1934. The aircraft didn't have a pressurized cabin, so he wore a pressure suit and helmet designed for him by the B.F. Goodrich Company, which is in our collection.

Planning your upcoming diving adventure? 🛫 Keep in mind that minimizing the risk of decompression sickness is essential. Make sure to adhere to the recommended minimum surface intervals when traveling by air after your dive. 🤿

Visit dan.org/flying-after-diving/ for more info!

One of the essential contributions of #sharks lies in their role as nature's oceanic cleaners! 🧹 They serve as efficient scavengers, consuming carcasses and disposing of decaying matter that would otherwise accumulate in the ocean. By doing so, they prevent the spread of disease and remove potential sources of pollution, helping to maintain the overall health and cleanliness of the marine environment. 🦈 🎥: IG user 'danielthomasbrowne' #sharkweek #tigershark #sharkconservation #diving #seekadventure #savetheocean

Did y’all see the orcas in Key Largo this week?! Absolutely wild. While you may think this is rare, scientists say maybe not. Read the full story here: https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/incredibly-rare-sighting-of-orcas-shocks-florida-keys-locals/478933 🎥 @mmsbonito

Just got the new shirts in 🤙

My new student 😁

Did you know that DAN has a global network of recompression chambers to treat injured divers? Our Recompression Chamber Network team works tirelessly to collect information about each chamber's location, availability, treatment protocols, essential equipment, safety measures, maintenance program, staff training, and willingness to work with DAN. This helps our dive medicine doctors and hotline specialists make direct contact and triage with almost any facility in case of a dive emergency. 💙

🚨 Attention 🚨

DAN’s Annual Diving Report for 2020 is available!🌊🐠

Discover fascinating insights, statistics, and case summaries of recreational dive incidents and fatalities that happened in 2018. With special sections covering equipment failures, the role of training and education, and implications of divers’ cardiovascular health and fitness, this report is a must-read for all divers looking to stay safe and informed. 💪🏽

Plus, gain valuable insights into divers' behaviors and learn the importance of safe diving practices. Stay safe out there, divers! 🤿

Access it here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582510/