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Research diving with a Marine Biologist in Crete

5.0 (6)· 1 day ·German, English, French

Overview

Taking part in our Marine Biology dives is your unique chance to take part in doing something good for our environment! You will make 2 dives from a beautiful beach on the stunning south coast of Crete, and will expand your knowledge about the marine environment. This activity is perfect for any certified diver who cares about our environment and wishes to be a positive force for change.

If you are not yet a certified diver, you can join our activity on Viator called Plakias: Try Scuba Diving first time, and have a chat with our marine biologists to see how you can participate in our marine biology research and education.

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Itinerary

  1. Together with a marine biologist guide, you will discover an underwater biome of your group's choice and learn interesting facts about the flora and fauna that inhabit it.

    This day program, consisting of 2 dives (for certified divers only), that will be led by one of our in-house, trained Marine Biologists, will be an eye-opening and educational experience. The program will be tailor-made to fit your diving level, experience, and interests.

    In a small group of maximum 4 divers, you will become a citizen scientist, collecting important data that will help to educate others, and protect our environment. The briefings will contain fascinating information, which you will then put into practice during the dives. At the end of the day, back at our 5* PADI Diving School and Marine Field Station, you will debrief your dives, talk about what you experienced and learned, as well as look at your samples under a microscope to get an even better look at the fascinating life of the Mediterranean Sea.

    This day will be one to remember! An unforgettable day during which you took action to educate yourself and at the same time contributed to valuable Marine Biology projects.

What is included

  • Bottled water
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Use of microscopes in our open-air Marine Biology lab.
  • Specialised Marine Biology Equipment

Not included

  • We enjoy eating lunch together at a taverna on the beach, however this needs to be paid separately.
  • Photos - the guide will take underwater photos, which can be purchased separately for 19 euros.

Meeting and pickup

Meet us at Dive2gether, in Plakias, along the boulevard, between a supermarket and a car rental office. Look out for the blue PADI flags. We meet at the front of the diving school, you can either come inside to our reception, or a crew member will meet you on the terrace.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You need to be healthy and fit for scuba diving
  • You need to be a certified diver

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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