Nitrox Nitrox Course | Scuba Diving Indonesia Nitrox, or enriched air, is one of the most popular scuba diving specialties in the world. For divers and instructors alike, it offers numerous advantages both underwater and in the classroom. As a diver, becoming a Nitrox-certified diver can enhance longer dives. As a PADI Instructor, offering Nitrox instruction to your students can expand their diving horizons while reinforcing safety protocols. This article explores why divers should become Nitrox divers and why it’s important for PADI instructors to recommend the Nitrox instructor specialty to their students. What is Nitrox Diving? Nitrox, also known as enriched air, refers to any gas mixture with a higher percentage of oxygen and a lower percentage of nitrogen than regular air, which typically contains 21% oxygen. This increased oxygen content allows for longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals, which makes Nitrox a favored choice among divers, especially for those exploring ...
PADI IDC Asia with PADI Course Sander at PADI Instructor Center Oceans 5 during a 20 days PADI Instructor Development Course