Marine life in the Maldives: Manta, Manta: Encountering giant manta rays in the Baa Atoll
In Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives, up to 100 manta rays gather in a small area during manta season - a natural spectacle that is unique worldwide.
The Hanifaru Bay in the Baa-Atoll of the Maldives is a unique spot where hundreds of manta rays gather to feed on plankton during the summer months. The bay's special geography and the southwest monsoon create a "plankton funnel" that attracts the rays, allowing them to be observed up close by snorkelers accompanied by licensed guides.
The Maldives Manta Conservation Programme has registered over 6,000 mantas in the area, each with a unique spot pattern. To protect the mantas and their habitat, the area is strictly regulated, with limited visitor numbers and no touching or feeding of the animals allowed.
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