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Megafauna
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Reef manta
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
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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.
Recent Activity
SuSan Stephanie
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Siaba Besar on 06 Dec
Plenty of algae cover and bleaching, falling tide, organic debris in surface (seagrass, oil layer, & some plastic)
