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.

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

Snorkel Student:
- Minimum age: 6 years

3–6 hours

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

Always bring

Swimwear
Towel
Your certification (if available)
Proof of insurance (if available)

What's not allowed

Read our house rules and check what you should leave at home.

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.

Manta & Ray Ecology

What can you expect?

Practical info

Participation requirements

Duration

Price