Andy Casagrande Interview

Renowned for his work on Discovery Shark Week, wildlife cinematographer and avid diver Andy Casagrande is a proud DAN member. Watch our interview to hear his story and how DAN helps him dive safely and confidently - and why he believes #EveryDiver should be a member.
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Andy’s background and schedule
2:00 How long have you been filming sharks?
2:32 Where is your favorite place to dive?
3:25 Do you take your family with you on trips?
5:53 How do you prepare to film sharks?
8:10 Emergency action plans (EAPs)
9:32 The first time Andy called DAN
12:16 The second time Andy called DAN
14:42 Pre-dive safety checklists
16:28 DAN website and Alert Diver
17:07 DAN’s global reach
18:55 DAN’s 24/7 emergency hotline
19:37 Oxygen and first aid equipment
21:30 Crew member safety
22:50 Andy’s favorite DAN benefit
24:00 Andy’s advice for divers who aren’t members
24:50 What does DAN mean to your family?
25:42 Other times he's seen DAN in action
28:20 DAN research initiatives
28:47 DAN headquarters and departments
29:50 DAN doctors and medics
30:35 DAN regional emergency hotlines
30:55 What would the industry be without DAN?
32:43 DAN is here for you
33:15 What have you learned about dive safety?
34:55 What advice would you give to newer divers?

[@OrenNoah]

Great interview! Good to know that Andy Casagrande was certified at The Breakwater in Monterey, too.