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Is It Safe to Scuba Dive With a Hangover?

Had a little too much to drink the night before a dive? Here's what you need to know about safely diving the morning after.

When Stop Means Go

A diver's unfamiliarity with his computer's emergency deco mode nearly leads to tragedy.

Out of Practice, Out of Luck

Following a two-year diving hiatus, an instructor forgets some of the basics.

An Irresistible Temptation

Two divers ignore common sense and repeated warnings not to venture into a cave.

A Fatal Quest for Depth

A diver wins a competition with his friends, but never gets to celebrate his victory.

Too Fast To Live, Too Young To Die

Thrill-seeking divers push the bounds of training and common sense with disastrous results.

The Rapid Descent

A hidden equipment problem turns deadly for one unsuspecting diver.

In the Grip of Narcosis

Dazed and confused at 140 feet, Brent disables his air supply and fights off his rescuer.