During the mating seasons of March to May the congregation of Black Oceanic Mantas makes Fuvahmulah the best diving destination in the world to catch a glimpse of these majestic giants of the ocean. Melanistic mantas (black morph) make up 2% out of the manta ray population sightings at the cleaning stations in Fuvahmulah. They appear to be highly transient and rarely re-sighted with individuals spending only short periods of time near the reef. Reef manta Ray (Mobula alfredi) Giant oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris). At the present time, most of the 700 identified individuals come from Fuvahmulah. Mobula vs Manta what is the difference Mobula ray jumping out of water. The southernmost region of Maldives have only recently identified a large population. They are regarded as the smaller cousins of the giant ocean mantas. The most commonly sighted species of manta rays in the Maldives is the reef mantas. They have the largest brain of all fish and their intelligence and curiosity make encounters a truly an exhilarating experience. Giant manta rays are found worldwide in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters and are commonly seen offshore, in oceanic waters, and near productive. However, in 2009 two species were recognised: the giant or oceanic manta, and the reef manta. Mantas are gentle creatures despite their immense size. Manta rays have been observed jumping from the water, mainly in spring and autumn. Thats the signal the giant manta rays have arrived and it is time to. They are born into a life of perpetual motion as they must keep water flowing over their gills to breathe. The moon is reflecting on the surface of the ocean in the waters outside Kona. However, it flares out to channel water into the large rectangular mouth when they are filter feeding on planktons. At the front, it has a pair of cephalic fins which are forward extensions of the pectoral fins. Its triangular pectoral fins on either side are dorsoventrally flat. Not surprisingly, these magnificent creatures reach up to seven meters in width and two tons in weight. The stunning and enthralling Giant Oceanic Manta Rays (Mobula birostris) are the largest type of ray in the world. Scuba diving with mantas is one of the most amazing experiences any diver can have underwater.
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