The Best Time to Watch Manta Rays at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Now is the best time for another luxury diving experience at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Until March 2022, guests at this luxury resort will be able to observe a fascinating underwater scene. Manta rays have stopped by the beautiful Indian Ocean islands as a final point of their winter migration.

South Ari Atoll is surrounded by a protected marine area with the richest sea fauna in the Maldives. It is also a unique place where divers can meet the whale shark – the world’s largest fish, as well as other numerous marine wildlife. Manta rays are known to be the largest rays in the world.

The Maldives islands are home to reef ray mantas which have an impressive wingspan of up to 14 feet (around 4.5 meters). During the last winter month, tourists can make unforgettable photos of mantas that move gracefully through the water while feeding. One of the largest Indian Ocean species, mantas are highly curious. They don’t mind swimming close to snorkelers and divers, which makes their experience even more fun!

No worries if you’re not a big diving fan. You’ll also be able to spot beautiful manta rays feeding on plankton from the bridge that connects the resort’s twin islands.

5 exciting facts about manta rays by Andy Birtles, Dive Centre Manager at Ocean Group Maldives:

1. Manta can feed at depths as deep as 400m
2. Female mantas are around 20% bigger than males
3. Mantas were originally nicknamed “Devilfish” because of their horn-shaped fins, but mantas are completely harmless to humans
4. Mantas have been documented and filmed going up to SCUBA divers in the water to look for assistance and help from humans!

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort collaborates with Ocean Group to preserve the Indian Ocean wildlife and the unique ecosystem of the Maldives.

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