How can divers ensure compliance with decompression protocols?

Divers can ensure compliance with decompression protocols primarily by following the dive computer's guidance. A dive computer is specifically designed to track the diver's depth and time spent underwater, calculating the appropriate ascent rates and necessary stops for safe decompression based on the diver's profile. This technology helps to prevent decompression sickness by providing real-time feedback and alerts, which are crucial for a safe ascent to the surface.

Diving deeper, ignoring warnings, or simply increasing air supply do not contribute to adherence to safe decompression practices. In fact, diving deeper increases the risk of needing longer decompression stops, while ignoring warnings disregards essential safety advice that could prevent accidents. Increasing air supply does not inherently affect decompression requirements; rather, it's the adherence to ascent protocols that ensures safety. Therefore, the dive computer’s guidance is critical for effective monitoring and management of decompression obligations.