Manta Survey at Komodo National Park
Species
Impacts
Marine debris 50%
Bleaching 50%
Location
Descent: 09:22
Depth: 21 m
Duration: 49 min
- Temp:
- 28 ℃
- Divers:
- 6
- Boats:
- 4
- Current:
- No current - able to hold position without finning
- Notes:
- -
Bleaching
Bleaching occurs when corals expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae - pigmented, algae-like protozoa that live within the coral's cells. High temperature, pollution or other stresses can cause the coral to expel its zooxanthellae, leading to a lighter or complete loss of color.
