{"id":866,"date":"2024-05-21T18:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T18:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mantacatalog.org\/?p=866"},"modified":"2024-05-21T21:42:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T21:42:08","slug":"test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mantacatalog.org\/en\/2024\/05\/21\/test\/","title":{"rendered":"Last places: the 3rd edition of the Manta Conservation Experience is about to begin!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out more about this adventure that combines tourism and manta ray conservation in the crystal-clear waters of the Azores.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Manta Conservation Experience | An experience with a purpose!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U9c87QWTbY0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Does diving in the pristine waters of the island of Santa Maria sound like a good plan to you?<br><br>We invite you to take part in Manta Catalog&#8217;s and Ocean\u00e1rio de Lisboa&#8217;s exclusive conservation tourism programme &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oceanario.pt\/mailing\/go?c=348&amp;r=11363&amp;u=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manta Conservation Experience<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But hurry! Spots are almost full.<\/strong><br><br><br><strong>WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?<\/strong><br><br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>Unique Experience:<\/strong>&nbsp;for a week you can swim with Sicklefin devil rays and dive twice a day in the Marine Reserves off the coast of Santa Maria Island.<br><br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>Exclusive Programme:<\/strong>&nbsp;limited to 6 participants.<br><br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>Contribute to conservation:<\/strong>&nbsp;along with Manta Catalog&#8217;s researchers, you will collect data and photographs and contribute to our research and monitoring of manta and devil rays.<br><br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>For a good cause:<\/strong>&nbsp;not only will you be able to take part and learn more about the biology and ecology of manta and devil rays, but you will also be financially supporting&nbsp;this&nbsp;conservation project.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EXPERIENCE DETAILS:<\/strong><br><br>\u2022 2024 dates:<br>| 21 to 28 July<br>| 28 July to 4 August<br><br>\u2022 8 days \/ 7 nights and 10 dives;<br>\u2022 Workshops and daily briefings;<br>\u2022 Leisure activities on Santa Maria Island;<br>\u2022 Diving certification and proven experience required;<br><br><strong>INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE?<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oceanario.pt\/mailing\/go?c=348&amp;r=11363&amp;u=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0and get all the information!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do previous participants say?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real testimonies from some of the participants in previous editions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cAmazing! I couldn\u2019t have asked for more.<br>Even not including the manta rays it&#8217;s been like a great time staying on the boat, really lovely people, interesting people&#8230; and then seeing manta rays every day and not just one or two!\u201d &#8211; Bethany Smith<br><br>\u201cThe Azores have captured my heart and soul. I\u2019ve certainly learned a lot from the marine biologist on board. It \u0301s been interesting diving with them.\u201d &#8211; Will Appleyard<br><br><strong>I WANT TO SIGN UP!<\/strong><br>Don&#8217;t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the beauty of the Azores and contribute to manta ray conservation. 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