Swimming with Manta Rays in Komodo
Everything you need to know about them
There are two species of manta rays: the reef manta ray (mobula alfredi) and the oceanic manta ray (mobula birostris). Oceanic manta rays are huge, reaching up to seven metres in width and weighing up to two tonnes.
Manta Rays are not dangerous. They are even harmless and can’t hurt any diver or swimmer.
Manta Ray just like their sting ray cousins have a long whip like tail, but there’s nothing to worry about. They DON’T HAVE a poisonous tail stinger that many of their relatives have. Manta rays do NOT hurt you.
When going out to swim or dive with the majestic Manta Rays, usually there is guide who shows you how to act. We do not want them to swim away, right?
It is a truly exeptional Experience to swim with these majestic animals. Elegant, powerful and gentle giants!
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