MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY

About MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY

Love rays? Join the SSI Manta & Ray Ecology specialty to learn how to identify and dive safely with rays, plus why they are so important for healthy oceans.

Become a certified SSI Manta & Ray Ecology diver

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.

Academic

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

Required Equipment

  • Complete the Digital Learning Material
  • Attend all academic sessions
  • Successfully complete all assessments
MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY

Prerequisites

If any in-water training is conducted, minimum requirements of

Scuba:

  • Referral Diver
  • 10 years old+

Snorkel

  • 6 years old
  • pass a swimming test

What’s Included

  • Digital Learning Material
  • Academic session with your instructor
  • Digital Certification Card

What do I need to get started?

Register online at DiveSSI.com and choose Lynnhaven Dive Center as your training center. Then come into the shop or call us to select and pay for your courses. Once payment is made we will unlock the specialty courses so the digital learning material can be completed. This is also when we can schedule when to come in for the classroom portion of your learning.

How long will it take?

3 – 6 hours

Maximum Training Depth

Optional