MYRTHIANOS PLAKIAS SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Planting Seagrass and Peering into a Microscopic Ocean — A Day of Marine-Biology Dives in Myrthianos Plakias
A full-day, certified-diver experience led by marine biologists where you help restore Neptune grass, complete two dives and finish in the classroom with microscope lab time.
Planting Seagrass and Peering into a Microscopic Ocean — A Day of Marine-Biology Dives in Myrthianos Plakias.
Join a focused seagrass restoration project off Myrthianos Plakias: guided by professional marine biologists, certified divers make two science dives to plant and assess Neptune grass, then return to the dive centre for a lab session that reveals the microscopic life inhabiting those meadows.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided by Marine Biologists
Every dive is led and interpreted by experienced marine biologists who run the seagrass restoration and citizen‑science program — expect extended briefings and hands‑on guidance during the activity.
Planting and Restoring Seagrass
Participants take part directly in planting and evaluating Neptune grass during the dives, contributing measurable restoration work beneath the surface.
Classroom Lab and Microscopic Discovery
After the dives you return to the dive centre for a lab session: peer through microscopes to examine the tiny organisms living on the seagrass and review your dive photos.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
The day is a cadence of surface prep, two focused dives and a science debrief: arrive at the dive school for gear fitting and a meet‑and‑greet, travel to the beach or harbour, receive an extended marine‑biology briefing, complete a 45–75 minute dive, break for lunch, return for a second dive with a fresh tank, then finish back at the centre with gear wash and a classroom lab where microscopes bring the seagrass ecosystem into sharp relief.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for — and who should sit it out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience runs about 8 hours.
Meet at Dive2gether Crete at the dive school for gear fitting and the initial briefing.
Bring your diving certification, logbook, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, wallet and contact lenses if needed.
Lunch is available at own cost during the day; dive photos are shown after the lab and can be purchased if desired.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need to be a certified diver?
Yes — a diving certification and your logbook are required to participate.
How long is the activity?
The full program is approximately 8 hours long.
Where do we meet?
You meet at the Dive2gether Crete dive centre for gear fitting and the initial briefing.
How long are the dives?
Each dive in the field portion lasts about 45–75 minutes.
Is lunch provided?
No — there is time for lunch during the day but lunch is at your own cost.
Can pregnant people participate?
No — if you are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant you must not dive on this program.