This course is absolutely nice if you plan to go on a diving safari or if you plan to dive at deep wrecks. Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. No wonder Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI® specialty.
What You’ll Learn
- Dive with nitrox
- Use an oxygen air analyzer
- Set your dive computer
Certification Requirements
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
- Time: PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours
Entire course: 1-2 days
- Age: 12 years or older
- Health: Good physical health
How to Earn an Enriched Air Nitrox Certification
Learn why nitrox allows you to make longer dives and how to dive nitrox safely through online independent study. Meet with your PADI Instructor for hands-on practical exercises, then make two (optional) dives.