Dan Johnson

If you’ve ever looked at your dive computer and wondered why it’s counting down those "NDL" minutes, you’ve encountered decompression theory. You don’t need a degree in hyperbaric medicine to understand it—you just need to understand how a bottle of soda works. At Dream Team Divers, we believe that understanding the why behind the rules makes you a safer, more confident diver. Here is the "no-headache" guide to what happens to your body underwater. The "Soda Bottle" Analogy (Henry's Law)...

If you are looking for the ultimate wreck diving experience in Pattaya, the HTMS Kut (LSM-731) stands as a monument to naval history and marine conservation. Whether you are an aspiring wreck specialist or a tech diver looking for a deep playground, "The Kut" offers an underwater adventure that few sites in Thailand can match. A Brief History: From WWII to the Gulf of Thailand The story of the HTMS Kut began thousands of miles away in Chicago, Illinois. Originally commissioned as the USS...

Dealing with Nitrogen Narcosis Have you ever been at 30 meters and suddenly felt a strange wave of euphoria, or perhaps found yourself laughing at your dive buddy for no reason? If so, you’ve likely shaken hands with “The Martian,” better known in the diving world as Nitrogen Narcosis. At Dream Team Divers, we love the thrill of a deep wreck or a hidden wall, but diving deep requires more than just a full tank—it requires an understanding of how your body reacts to pressure. What exactly is...