Extend Your Dive Time with the Nitrox Diver Course in Fort Myers
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good health with basic diving fitness and able to perform standard dive tasks safely.
Overview
Unlock longer bottom times and safer dives with Fort Myers' Nitrox Diver Course. This 3-hour certification enhances your scuba skills in one of Florida's top diving destinations.
Nitrox Diver Course - Fort Myers
Starting at $175 | Ages 10+ | 3 Hours | Dive Longer and Safer!
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About This Adventure
Become a NAUI Enriched Air Nitrox diver and enhance your diving experience! In this engaging 3-hour course, you'll learn to extend your bottom time and optimize your dives by mastering Nitrox blends, safety protocols, and dive planning. Gain valuable skills and certification, plus enjoy nitrox rentals for your next adventures!
Extend bottom time and lessen your surface interval!
Rates
Adult (ages 10+) - $175
Duration
3 hours
About (minimum class size: 4)
Do you want to extend your bottom time, lessen your surface interval, and maximize every dive? Become a NAUI Enriched Air Nitrox diver! This course may be taught as a stand-alone program or may be combined with other NAUI training programs such as Scuba Diver or Advanced Diver. During this course, you will learn how to choose the proper blend of Nitrox for your dive profile, determine maximum depth limits for your Nitrox mixture, analyze your breathing mixture, and plan and safely execute each dive. Your instructor will teach you about the physiology of oxygen and nitrogen; advantages, disadvantages, and risks of nitrox; oxygen toxicity; hazards and precautions of handling oxygen; the concept of Equivalent Air Depth; use of EANx with standard Air Dive Tables; common gas mixing procedures; and more.
What to bring:
Something to write with and your student folder
Whats included:
-eLearning -Classroom -Certification -2 rentals or fills of nitrox for your next dives!
We will contact you once you sign up with your eLearning Code
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated Before Diving
Drink plenty of water before your course and dives to reduce the risk of dehydration underwater.
Practice Proper Dive Planning
Use dive tables or dive computers to plan your Nitrox dives carefully, respecting maximum oxygen exposure limits.
Ensure Your Equipment Is Nitrox Compatible
Check that your regulator and cylinders are certified for enriched air Nitrox use to avoid equipment issues.
Avoid Strong Physical Activity Immediately After Diving
Limit exertion post-dive to reduce risk of decompression sickness, especially when diving with Nitrox.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Southern stingrays
History
Fort Myers grew as a dive destination in the mid-20th century due to its rich offshore reefs and shipwrecks that attract divers worldwide.
Conservation
Local dive operators emphasize reef-safe practices and participate in coastal cleanup efforts to protect the fragile marine ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Dive Computer with Nitrox Capability
For accurate monitoring of oxygen exposure and no-decompression limits on Nitrox dives.
Mask and Snorkel
Basic gear needed for any scuba course and dive experience.
Dive Wetsuit
Provides thermal protection in Fort Myers' warm Gulf waters.
summer specific
Fins
Essential for efficient movement underwater during your course and dives.