IANTD (International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers)

• Founded: 1985 by Dick Rutkowski, a former NOAA diving supervisor.
• Core Focus: Nitrox, Technical Diving, Cave & Rebreather Training

Interesting Facts:

• IANTD was the first to certify recreational divers in Nitrox use, changing the diving world’s approach to gas mixtures.
• It set the groundwork for safe decompression diving and deep exploration long before mainstream adoption.
• The organization helped normalize advanced practices like Trimix diving, closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) training, and full cave penetration.
• IANTD was a driving force in pushing the envelope of what’s considered recreational diving.

Unique Features:

• Pioneered deep diving techniques long before they were mainstream
• Offers elite expedition-level training for serious explorers
• Trusted by cave and wreck divers around the world

For more information about IANTD:

Please visit the official website – https://www.iantd.com