As a diver descends into the depths, the water pressure increases. This causes nitrogen gas from the breathing air to dissolve into the diver’s blood and tissues.<\/p>\n
Coming back up too quickly allows bubbles to form as the gas comes back out of the solution. This condition is known as decompression sickness or “the bends<\/strong>.” It can cause severe injury and even death.<\/p>\n To avoid this, divers must follow no decompression limits (NDLs)<\/strong>. These indicate the maximum times divers can stay at various depths before having to make decompression stops on ascent. Understanding NDLs is essential for safe diving.<\/p>\n This comprehensive guide examines the top expert insights on what no decompression limits are and how to use them to dive safely.<\/p>\n