Nitrox Diver Course with Scuba Quest - Sarasota
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good general fitness suitable for diving, including basic swimming ability and comfort in the water.
Overview
Maximize your dive time in Sarasota’s vibrant Gulf waters with Scuba Quest’s Nitrox Diver Course. Learn to use enriched air safely and extend your undersea adventures.
Nitrox Diver Course
#Extend bottom time and lessen your surface interval!
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About This Adventure
Extend bottom time and lessen your surface interval!
Duration
3 hours
About
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 Open Water Scuba Diver or Advanced Scuba 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
What’s included:
- eLearning
- Classroom session
- 2 rentals or fills of nitrox for your next dives!
Adventure Tips
Understand Nitrox Safety Protocols
Be sure to study oxygen toxicity limits and dive planning to avoid risks when using Nitrox mixes.
Bring Note-Taking Materials
Pack something to write with for classroom sessions and dive planning notes.
Check Your Dive Certification
Ensure you have the proper open-water or advanced certification before enrolling in the course.
Prepare for Classroom & Pool Learning
The course includes eLearning and hands-on sessions—stay engaged for the best experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Southern stingray
- Goliath grouper
History
Sarasota's coast has a rich maritime history connected to fishing and early settlement along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Conservation
Local dive operators emphasize reef health and encourage responsible diving to protect sensitive marine habitats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Dive Computer
Crucial for monitoring depth, time, and nitrogen levels during dives.
Logbook
Keeps track of dives and helps record Nitrox dive details.
Mask and Snorkel
Essential gear for both surface swimming and underwater visibility.
Wetsuit
Provides thermal protection in cooler water temperatures common outside summer months.
fall|winter|spring specific