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Hanifaru Bay manta rays gather in the Maldives
Hanifaru Bay in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives hosts a unique natural phenomenon where up to 100 manta rays gather in a concentrated area. During the summer months and into early autumn, the southwest monsoon drives massive amounts of plankton into the lagoon, creating a nutrient-rich environment that attracts the large rays.
Marine biologist Nairika Bharucha, from the Milaidhoo resort, notes that no other lagoon in the world contains such a high density of plankton. The bay, which is roughly the size of a football field and about 20 meters deep, allows the rays to feed in close proximity, creating a spectacular display of movement and activity.
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Baa Atoll · Hanifaru Bay · Maldives · Milaidhoo · Nairika Bharucha
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- [● 3 SOURCES] No other lagoon in the world contains as much plankton as Hanifaru Bay. www.europeonline-magazine.eu · www.dk-online.de · www.noz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manta rays in the bay can reach widths of nearly four meters. www.europeonline-magazine.eu · www.dk-online.de · www.noz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The southwest monsoon pushes large amounts of plankton into the bay during summer and early autumn. www.europeonline-magazine.eu · www.dk-online.de · www.noz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Up to 100 manta rays can gather simultaneously in Hanifaru Bay. www.europeonline-magazine.eu · www.dk-online.de · www.noz.de