Manta Survey at Komodo National Park
Species
Impacts
Diver 50%
Marine debris 50%
Location
Descent: 11:42
Depth: 18 m
Duration: 60 min
- Temp:
- 27 ℃
- Divers:
- 15
- Boats:
- 3
- Current:
- Slight - able to hold position with little effort.
- Notes:
- -
Team
Reef manta Ray
The reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) is a species of ray in the family Mobulidae, the largest rays in the world. Among generally recognized species, it is the second-largest species of ray, only surpassed by the giant oceanic manta ray
Diver
Poor diver etiquette, including poor buoyancy control, improperly secured gear, excessive photography flashes, and careless fin kicks, can result in diver induced damage to coral reefs.
