Enriched Air Nitrox

WHAT IS NITROX (Enriched Air)?

Standard breathing air is comprised of approximately 21% Oxygen and 79% Nitrogen. Mixtures with percentages of oxygen greater than 21% are called Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx).

WHY BECOME AN ENRICHED AIR DIVER?
Enriched Air Nitrox offers advantages for all divers including:

  • Extended bottom times
  • Shorter surface intervals
  • Less Nitrogen Absorbed

WHAT WILL I DO IN THE COURSE?

  • Learn to plan enriched air dives
  • Learn to analyze cylinder contents
  • Learn how Nitrox can safely increase your no decompression time
  • Nitrox certification counts toward the Master Scuba Diver rating

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

  • A current Open Water SCUBA Diver certification or higher
  • The Enriched Air manual, 32% table, 36% table, and Equivalent
    air depth/Oxygen exposure table.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

One academic session with your Enriched Air Instructor, then 2 Open Water Dives.

Divers all around the world rely on Nitrox to get the most from their recreational diving. Learning is easy – GET STARTED TODAY.