World Manta Day raises awareness about protecting manta rays and their habitats. These creatures play a vital role in marine ecosystems and demonstrate high intelligence. Despite facing threats from overfishing and habitat destruction, the day aims to inspire global action for their conservation and the preservation of ocean biodiversity. Continue reading World Manta Day
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World Manta Day 2022
Happy World Manta Day 2022! Manta Rays are majestical creatures! They are so graceful as the move through the water column. I have been very fortunate to see Manta Rays at several locations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Manta … Continue reading World Manta Day 2022
K2 Dive Site in Komodo National Park
K2 is a popular scuba diving site located off the coast of Gili Banta in Indonesia. Manta Rays are often found hiding behind scattered coral heads. Manta Rays can be found year round in the Komodo National Park. I’ve been … Continue reading K2 Dive Site in Komodo National Park
Manta Monday from Socorro: Big-Animal Diving in Mexico
Far offshore in the eastern Pacific, Mexico’s Revillagigedo Archipelago—better known to divers as Socorro—is a remote, UNESCO-listed marine sanctuary reached only by liveaboard. From November to May, currents pull in pelagics: giant Pacific mantas (Mobula birostris), schooling sharks, and winter … Continue reading Manta Monday from Socorro: Big-Animal Diving in Mexico
Manta Monday : Revillagigedo Archipelago
Scuba divers from all around the world visit Mexico to observe giant Manta Rays and other creatures in this unique ecosystem. “Manta” is Spanish for “cloak” which refers to their large blanket-shaped bodies. Giant manta rays are the largest rays … Continue reading Manta Monday : Revillagigedo Archipelago
10 Cool Underwater Moments In Komodo
I spend a few days diving off the Indo Aggressor. We did most of our diving off the coast of the Komodo Island. Next week, I’ll post a full review of my dive liveaboard experience but for now here are … Continue reading 10 Cool Underwater Moments In Komodo
Scuba Diving Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida
Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are small neighboring islands located off the southeastern coast of Bali, Indonesia. And just off the southern coast of Nusa Penida resides a population of Manta Rays. The Manta Rays can be observed year-round which … Continue reading Scuba Diving Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida