Manta & Ray Ecology
SSI's Manta and Ray Ecology Course offers a comprehensive look into the lives of mantas and rays, two of the ocean's most graceful and intriguing species. This course covers their biology, behavior, and habitats, providing insights into their unique adaptations and the critical roles they play in marine ecosystems.
You'll learn about their feeding habits, mating behaviors, and migration patterns, as well as the conservation challenges they face. The course emphasizes the importance of protecting these majestic creatures and their environments, equipping divers with knowledge to contribute to their conservation.
Perfect for divers and marine enthusiasts, this course combines classroom learning with practical, hands-on experiences, including dives where you might encounter these magnificent animals. Enhance your underwater adventures with a deeper understanding of mantas and rays, and become a more informed advocate for ocean conservation.
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Join the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you will learn how to dive with rays and recognize different ray species. You will be taught how rays contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection.
Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification.
Course Information:
- Classroom session and bookwork completion required.
- No certification prerequisites required.
- Minimum Age: 6
- Academic Sessions: 1
- Pool/Confined Water Sessions: Not applicable
- Open Water Dives: Not applicable
- Maximum Training Depth: Optional
- Suggested Duration: 3-6 hours
- Lessons provided by Independent Instructors at Dolphin Swim School, Inc.
Become a responsible diver Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
- Learn why the oceans are important to humanity
- Learn about threats to our oceans and their consequences
- Learn how you can help with only a few simple actions
