Proper training is essential in order to be able to dive safely, and it is necessary to gain specialized training in order to qualify as a nitrox diver. Several organizations offer accredited diving courses, although the Professional Association of Diving Instructors or PADI is probably the most popular and well known organizations offering accreditation. It is essential to check that any diving center or school offering training is able to provide accredited qualifications. These will be accepted as proof of [...]
Nitrox diving is a form of scuba diving that is ideal for anyone who wants to be able to stay underwater for longer. Nitrox diving can also be a safer way to dive when the appropriate precautions are taken. The chances of developing complications such as decompression sickness are reduced with nitrox diving. The name nitrox is a combination of the words nitrogen and oxygen. Nitrogen is the most common gas in the Earth’s atmosphere. It is also a very [...]