manta in the mist ----Explored August 26, 2019
Usually I don't post photos that are this poor in quality, but they document a nice encounter. I was diving alone and started out at around 80' where the water was crystal clear, However, as I worked my way up to the level reef, visibility dropped to around 15' horizontal. The change was due to coral spawning that had begun during my dive. I sort of cursed my luck as getting decent photos was not going to happen under such conditions. Suddenly a huge shape appeared directly beside me, giving me quite a start. A huge manta, swimming along the same course, had overtaken me. It sailed through the misty water and eventually we both came out the other side. She didn't pose for photos, but she gave me a really nice experience.
manta in the mist ----Explored August 26, 2019
Usually I don't post photos that are this poor in quality, but they document a nice encounter. I was diving alone and started out at around 80' where the water was crystal clear, However, as I worked my way up to the level reef, visibility dropped to around 15' horizontal. The change was due to coral spawning that had begun during my dive. I sort of cursed my luck as getting decent photos was not going to happen under such conditions. Suddenly a huge shape appeared directly beside me, giving me quite a start. A huge manta, swimming along the same course, had overtaken me. It sailed through the misty water and eventually we both came out the other side. She didn't pose for photos, but she gave me a really nice experience.