SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Scuba Diving Course

Want to stay down longer and get back in the water sooner? Welcome to the most popular scuba diving specialty in the world. Enriched Air Nitrox replaces some of the nitrogen in your breathing gas with extra oxygen, significantly extending your no-decompression limits.

In a world-class diving destination like the Maldives—where you’ll want to do multiple dives a day to see manta rays, whale sharks, and vibrant reefs—Nitrox is not just an advantage; it is an absolute game-changer.

What You'll Learn

• The Science of Nitrox: Understand the physiological benefits of breathing enriched air. Learn how reducing your nitrogen intake increases your allowable bottom time and reduces overall nitrogen absorption.
• Analyzing Your Tank: Gain hands-on experience using an oxygen analyzer to verify the exact percentage of oxygen in your cylinder before every dive.
• Setting Your Dive Computer: Learn how to program your dive computer for Nitrox blends (typically between 32% and 36% oxygen) and monitor your depth limits.
• Managing Oxygen Exposure: Understand the concept of Oxygen Partial Pressure ($PO_2$) and how to safely manage your maximum depth limits to prevent oxygen toxicity.