Manta and Ray Ecology

Diving with mantas, meeting curious stingrays or being surrounded by Mobula rays is an experience divers dream of! It is an opportunity not to be missed. In the SSI Manta & Ray Ecology specialty program, you will learn how to recognize different ray species and interact with them safely.

Discover why divers love rays – start this program today!


What you can expect to learn

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.

The SSI Coral Identification Course consists of 5 Academic Sessions


Course equipment requirements

As it is a Dry Course, it can be done Online


Course prerequisites

Minimum Age: 6
Certification Prerequisites: None
Academic Sessions: Online Program
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: NA
Open Water Dives: NA
Maximum Training Depth: 30 meters / 100 feet
Suggested Duration: 3-6 hours

Get started

  1. Complete the Digital Learning materials found in this manual. These materials are self-paced, and you can complete them anywhere, anytime, once you download them to your MySSI app
  1. Complete the Academic Sessions

What’s included?

Training Material and Certification Cost


How long will this take?

Recommended hours for completion: 3-6


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