Manta Ray Kona Dive - Big Bertha, set to "Octopus' Garden"
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Uploaded by PauloMaurin on May 20, 2007
A night dive off Kona, Hawaii, with manta rays. Big Bertha, measuring 14 feet, one of the largest and oldest in the area, can be seen about 40 sec in. She has been observed feeding in this spot for over 20 years, and now a couple of her offspring come in as well.
The manta rays come to feed on the plankton attracted by the lights set on the ocean floor. The plankton is seen as red little dots in front of the lights.
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We did a manta snorkel on Kona in August 2009 and it was amazing. I just wish the other boats hadn't brought so many people and had everyone wearing fins.
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CRIKEY!!!
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wow, 18 yrs later, still remember it! It's perfect song for kindergarten!
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man this song brings back so much happy memories, it was a song my class performed in kindigarten. And wow i wud wana jump on one of those manta rays lol
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swimming with the mantas was so much fun just did for the first time off the sheraton a week ago
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Idk...I would be freaked out...
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Touching, grabbing or just being in their way can make them really shy. Touching the rays could also remove the protective coating on their skin and leave them susceptible to infections.
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why are u advising not to touch the mantas? Sorry i dont know much about diving or mantas.
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Was the manta ray huge? :o
Catixz102 2 years ago
Big Bertha is super huge (and graceful)!
PauloMaurin 2 years ago
how deep, under water is that?
muffi04 3 years ago
not much... about 20 ft., you can see the snorkelers right up there
PauloMaurin 3 years ago
sweet dive. i cant wait to get fully certified. I just did a dive at Blackrock Maui with the giant sea turtles. but this looks really fun as well.
Travace 4 years ago
It's the sweetest dive indeed, reason enough to get certified - one of the best experiences i've had in the water. Just try not to touch the mantas even when they come really close to you. Enjoy!
PauloMaurin 4 years ago