A NAUI open water scuba diver should not dive deeper than 18 meters (60 feet).

A NAUI open water scuba diver should not dive deeper than 18 meters (60 feet).

• A. False
• B. 18 meters (60 feet)
• C. 15 meters (50 feet)
• D. 20 meters (66 feet)

Answer: (B)

The maximum depth for a NAUI Open Water Diver is 18 meters (60 feet). This limit is set to keep training safe and manageable, so you can build solid buoyancy, gas planning, and ascent skills without the added complexities and risks of deeper dives. Staying at or below this depth also helps keep you within typical no-decompression expectations for entry‑level training and reduces exposure to nitrogen narcosis. If deeper diving is desired, it requires additional training and certification. So the statement that you should not dive deeper than 18 meters is correct.

The maximum depth for a NAUI Open Water Diver is 18 meters (60 feet). This limit is set to keep training safe and manageable, so you can build solid buoyancy, gas planning, and ascent skills without the added complexities and risks of deeper dives. Staying at or below this depth also helps keep you within typical no-decompression expectations for entry‑level training and reduces exposure to nitrogen narcosis. If deeper diving is desired, it requires additional training and certification. So the statement that you should not dive deeper than 18 meters is correct.