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Manta & Ray Ecology

Get to know mantas and other rays. You’ll learn to identify species and discover how they move, feed, and live. Their role in the ocean and the protection of their habitat will also be covered.

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What can you expect?

Manta & Ray Ecology was developed for snorkelers and divers who want to gain more insight into the life and ecology of rays. This specialty program offers in-depth knowledge about mantas, eagle rays, and other ray species.

During this program, you’ll learn how rays move, hunt, and communicate, as well as the role they play within marine ecosystems. You’ll gain insight into their biology, behavior, and distribution, as well as the threats affecting their survival.

Manta & Ray Ecology focuses entirely on knowledge development, species identification, and promoting respect and protection for these elegant animals.

 

  • 23-26°C

    heated water

  • 10m

    maximum depth

  • 5.000

    tropical fish

  • SSI

    certified dive center

Practical info

Participation requirements

  • Snorkel Student:
    • Minimum age: 6 years

Duration

3–6 hours

Price

In a group
€199

Included in the price:

  • Digital learning materials
  • Theory training
  • Practical skills
  • Guidance by an SSI Professional Specialty Instructor
  • Certification registration

What's included & what to bring

We provide the basics – you bring your personal gear or rent it on-site.

Included

  • Buoyancy Compensator / BCD
  • Dive tank
  • Weights

Rent or bring your own

  • Wetsuit
  • Regulator set
  • Computer
  • Mask
  • Snorkel
Rental prices

How your dive proceeds

Check-in

Check in at the counter 15 minutes beforehand. You’ll receive a colored wristband – always wear it visibly, it grants access to the Experience Zone. Your 2-hour dive session starts now.

Change clothes

  • Put on your swimwear
  • Store your belongings in a locker (opened with your wristband)
  • Go barefoot to the fourth floor (stairs or elevator)
  • Bring your own dive gear with you

Disinfect gear & shower

  • Go through the foot bath and take a shower
  • Pick up rented gear
  • Disinfect it in the sink and rinse.
  • Shower again before entering the water

After your dive

  • Disinfect your gear
  • Return the gear
  • Change clothes
  • Deposit your wristband in the box – within 2 hours.

Certification and follow-up opportunities

After completing the program:

  • The participant receives the Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification
  • Knowledge is officially registered
  • The participant possesses extensive basic knowledge of mantas and rays

After Manta & Ray Ecology, you can continue with:

  • Other SSI Ecology Specialty Programs
  • Other SSI Specialty Programs
  • Advanced courses within the SSI system

These programs build upon knowledge, observation skills, and diving experience.

Indoor specialties

Verfijn je duiktechniek, ontdek nieuwe uitrusting of leer onderwaterbeelden maken.

vanaf € 229

Outdoor specialties

Breid je duikvaardigheden uit en ontdek nieuwe mogelijkheden in buitenwater.

vanaf € 249