DAN EUROPE
SUSTAINABLE TOUR

2021

Our planet, our motivation

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Project overview

Jump onboard the first European sustainable tour run in the diving industry. Follow the adventures of our team of passionate scuba divers set to travel some 12.000 km across Europe on an electric vehicle.

The mission?

To promote a sustainable lifestyle and corporate responsibility, to keep our Oceans healthy, as our economies, health and human existence depend on it!

Join us along the way as we meet stakeholders (institutions, policy makers, like-minded corporations) and the whole diving community, addressing three major threats – increasing C02 levels, plastic and chemical pollution, biodiversity loss – to boost the change we all need.

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DAN Europe Mission

DAN Europe exists to assist and protect all divers through the most extensive and reliable network of diving physicians worldwide.

 

  • DAN offers the community numerous pioneering services, including the first-ever insurance designed specifically for divers.
  • DAN conducts scientific research to better understand diving physiology and share that knowledge with the goal of making diving a safer, more accessible activity.
  • DAN also develops first aid educational programs to preserve life, in and out of the water.

 

“We recognize the unique beauty and fragility of our Blue Planet, and act as ambassadors for more sustainable practices within our community” – DAN Europe Foundation team

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Using the map, you can find out where we are, which stops we have made and how many more kilometres we have to cover.

   

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THE TEAM

Manuel and Alana are two DAN Europe Ambassadors, accustomed to work together both in their private and professional lives, composing a hard-working team with strong communicational skills. They are the living example of people who set goals and achieve them, through a combination of carefully drafted strategies, problem solving and strong will, driven by passion.

Alana Alvarez

Alana shines with her cheerful personality. With an academic background in pharmacy and growing studies in sustainable development, she has the right set of skills to manage positive changes in society, aimed at promoting the health of both humans and our planet.

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Manuel Bustelo

Manuel carries the right mix of academic and practical background in International Business Development, Sustainable Practices & in-depth knowledge of the outdoor industry.

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UN Ocean Decade

On 5 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, to be held from 2021 to 2030. This Decade will provide a common framework to ensure that ocean science can fully support countries’ actions to sustainably manage the Oceans and more particularly to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Decade will provide a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to create a new foundation, across the science-policy interface, to strengthen the management of our oceans and coasts for the benefit of humanity

With the Sustainable Tour, we seek to support the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development, collaborating with the achievement of the following SD-Goals:

PARTNERS

Whether in logistics or media companies, global corporations or neighborhood associations, we look for people who lead and advocate for a sustainable change in the world. Our Planet deserves your help. See here our changemakers.

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Some divers find it hard to believe, but safety an Some divers find it hard to believe, but safety and fun in diving both rest on the same foundation: the buddy system. Tag your best buddy in a comment and share with us where you will go diving this coming weekend! --- Before you go, you may find interesting reading this article 👉🏼 link in bio --- #TGIF #daneurope #divesafety #divinginsurance #safetyfirst #scubadiving #divebuddy #buddy
#DANEUROPE ambassadors @manubustelo & @alanagabrie #DANEUROPE ambassadors @manubustelo & @alanagabriella are on their way to meet with @solarimpulse Founder @bertrand.piccard They will be discussing how to crate profitable companies while bringing value to society & solving environmental problems ! Manuel & Alana will also pick his brain on how @solarimpulse could help develop companies that protect our beloved Ocean, so that future generations can continue to enjoy diving 🌊 Watch this space for this live interview coming on Wednesday. — @daneurope #SusTour — #diversalertnetwork #scubadiving #divingsafety #dandiversunite #diveinsurance #divinginsurance #diverlife #danisthere #underwater #adventuretime #exploration #safetyfirst #scubadiverslife #scubamag #dantastic #danishere #ocean #oceanlovers #conservation #daneurope #подводноеплавание #plongée #дайвинг #tauchen #immersioni #immersion
When I am not wearing a hood, I have no problems e When I am not wearing a hood, I have no problems equalising my ears. On the other hand, when I wear it, I always have great difficulty. Why is there a difference? --- When we pressurise the middle ear space using the Valsalva manoeuvre or another equalisation technique, the tympanic membrane (ear drum) bulges outward slightly. If the ear canal is uncovered and can transmit that pressure, the water in the ear canal moves easily in response. A hood that fits snugly against the outer ear can greatly restrict the movement of this water, hampering the diver’s ability to equalise. An easy remedy to this is to insert a finger under the hood near the ear, which will allow the water to move more easily. Another solution some divers choose to implement is to cut a hole from the inside of the hood, near the ear canal, through the inner lining and the neoprene but leaving the outer fabric or covering intact. This hole allows the water to move with little restriction. --- 🩺Join DAN to get a number of benefits, including answers to all your diving-related medical questions: www.daneurope.org --- #medicalquestions #scubadiving #divingsafety #daneurope #diversalertnetwork
Have a colourful #weekend! 💙 Do you guys are pl Have a colourful #weekend! 💙 Do you guys are planning any special dive in the next couple days? Whatever your destination, make sure you enjoy extra peace of mind >> Join or renew DAN Europe today at daneurope.org --- Photo by DAN Europe Ambassador @stangierska_underwaterphoto --- #TGIF #daneurope #divesafety #divinginsurance #safetyfirst #scubadiving
For divers, #CleanAirDay takes a pretty special me For divers, #CleanAirDay takes a pretty special meaning. Pure air is vital for life, and extremely important underwater, where any contamination can be potentially dangerous. We reviewed the most common risks of intoxication, providing a handful of tips on how to prevent these kind of incidents. Have a read before your next dive! - For more info >> check link in bio - #CleanAir #PureAir #alertdiver #safety #diversalertnetwork #underwater #scuba #diveinsurance #divinginsurance #diverlife #divingsafety #danisthere #scubadiving #adventuretime #exploration #safetyfirst
I am suffering from Meniere's disease and I would I am suffering from Meniere's disease and I would like to know if it is possible for me to start a diving course in spite of my condition. --- Meniere's disease is an absolute contraindication to diving. This recommendation, though, is only based on theory, and not on scientific evidence from affected divers who have personally experienced possible and multiple adverse events caused by diving with the above-mentioned clinical condition. If you wish, you could visit an ENT expert who specializes in ENT diseases within a diving context, to be absolutely certain, through direct clinical validation, of what is stated above. --- 🩺 Join DAN to get a number of benefits, including answers to all your diving-related medical questions: www.daneurope.org --- #medicalquestions #scubadiving #divingsafety #daneurope #diversalertnetwork
Planning to dive this weekend? 🤿 --- For a fun, Planning to dive this weekend? 🤿 --- For a fun, trouble-free adventure, remember to: 1️⃣ Check the good and proper working condition of all equipment 2️⃣ Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly. Avoid alcohol and heavy exercise, before and after the dive. 3️⃣ Have DAN on your side for the best worldwide care. 🔵 Check out all our Safety recommendations daneurope.org/en/safety-rules 👉Join DAN Europe today at daneurope.org --- #TGIF #daneurope #divesafety #divinginsurance #safetyfirst #scubadiving 📸 by DAN Europe Ambassador @greg.lecoeur
One of these two images is fake… Sadly, the one One of these two images is fake… Sadly, the one only LOOKING like a jellyfish is REAL 😕 - Plastic is having a destructive impact on marine life, especially on sea turtles, who mistake floating plastic bags for jellyfish, algae, or other species that are part of their diet. According to recent surveys, over 50% of all living sea turtles may have eaten plastic waste. - On #WorldOceanDay, let’s commit to reduce single-use plastic items, recycle, and raise our voice to get local and international institutions involved in Ocean #conservation and #protection. - 📸“Real” photo portraying a floating plastic bag in the sea shot by award-winning UW Photographer and environmentalist @marcello_di_francesco
What are the possible harm to the fetus and the mo What are the possible harm to the fetus and the mother if diving during pregnancy? --- There are few scientific data available regarding diving while pregnant: much of the available evidence is anecdotal. Nevertheless, researchers theorize that diving is in some ways similar to taking a drug: the pharmacological effects of nitrogen or other inert gases and high oxygen partial pressure on a developing fetus are not completely known. A retrospective observational survey conducted by the University Hospital on Switzerland, demonstrated an association between fetal malformations and scuba diving during early pregnancy. There is the possibility that diving may induce bubbles in the fetus. Also, fluid retention during pregnancy may cause nasopharyngeal swelling, which can lead to nose and ear stuffiness and the risk of ear or sinus squeezes. Pregnant women experiencing morning sickness, coupled with motion sickness, may have to deal with nausea and vomiting during a dive. This is at best an unpleasant experience, and it could lead to more serious problems if the diver panics. Due to the limited data available and the uncertainty of the effects of diving on a fetus,it is recommended that scuba diving should be postponed until after the pregnancy. --- 🩺Join DAN to get a number of benefits, including answers to all your diving-related medical questions: www.daneurope.org --- #medicalquestions #scubadiving #divingsafety #daneurope #diversalertnetwork
Having bacterial cooties in common with anemones m Having bacterial cooties in common with anemones may help the clownfish cozily nest in anemones’ venomous tentacles, a weird symbiosis that life scientists have tried to figure out for decades. Marine researchers studied how populations of microbes shifted on clownfish who mixed and mingled with fish-killing anemones. Are you considering Maldives for your next scuba destination? — 📷 @manubustelo — #clownfish #anemone #diversalertnetwork #scubadiving #divingsafety #dandiversunite #divinginsurance #danisthere #underwater #adventuretime #exploration #safetyfirst #scubadiverslife #scubamag #dantastic #danishere #oceanlovers #conservation #подводноеплавание #plongée #дайвинг #tauchen #immersioni #immersion #maldives #maldivesislands
Can I dive with contact lenses and should I use ha Can I dive with contact lenses and should I use hard or soft ones? --- Diving with contact lenses is not a big problem. Both hard and soft lenses are used frequently by divers. The contact lens of choice for diving is the soft lens because it adheres better underwater than does the gas-permeable hard lens and it is somewhat larger, so the soft lenses are more less likely to be lost. If exposed to seawater during the dive the soft contact lenses swell and can float out of the eye. Also it has been observed that seawater can increase the adherence of soft contact lenses to become stuck to the cornea, causing mild ocular irritation and hazy vision during and shortly after ascent, though within the mask this should not cause a problem. So the main problem underwater is to loose your lenses. Especially when you are very poor sighted. If you are in a training position where you have to take off your mask or when your mask is flooded constantly the risk of loosing your lenses is real. For that reason a prescription mask may be a good alternative. --- 🩺 oin DAN to get a number of benefits, including answers to all your diving-related medical questions: www.daneurope.org --- #medicalquestions #scubadiving #divingsafety #daneurope #diversalertnetwork
Have you considered scuba diving with Manta Rays? Have you considered scuba diving with Manta Rays? Maldives is among the top locations to do so! Check your country travel regulations, book your travel & #divesafe with #DANEurope #DiveInsurance ✅ — #diversalertnetwork #scubadiving #divingsafety #dandiversunite #divinginsurance #danisthere #underwater #adventuretime #exploration #safetyfirst #scubadiverslife #scubamag #dantastic #danishere #oceanlovers #conservation #подводноеплавание #plongée #дайвинг #tauchen #immersioni #immersion #maldives #maldivesislands