A Pleasant Surprise

[under water]

Fantastic photo Martin!
Just seeing that would have been fantastic, but getting that perfect shot as well! Awesome!
I'll look for more!

 

[mjh]

Thanks all, right place right time. One main differance between Mobilas and Mantas are Mobilas are much smaller and they tend to school like this more than Mantas.

 

[justleesa]

That would explain it thanks for the info

 

[parabolic]

ok...never heard of those. Can you tell me what the difference is? and how to tell it?

leesa mobulas are smaller, about half the size of a Pacific manta when both are fully grown, and the cephalic fins are slightly different in shape. You have to look at both of them to see that clearly. Also, mobulas regularly travel in large schools. The topside of mobulas tend to have a greenish tint, generally without any patterns. Mobulas also regularly breach, completely out of the water. Mantas, to my knowledge, don't do this.

 

[justleesa]

Wow...that would be cool to see! I think I'll have to study up on these a bit. Thanks Ken

 

[tbeindit]

Really cool, I plan to get more in photography this summer or next time in Cozumel

 

[parabolic]

Enjoy it sitdown248, but be careful, it can ruin your life

 

[DuboisP]

seems very nice, after a fast look.

I will put a post/link on the french speaking diver forum Plongeur.com.
They have also a dive mag you can get here
or directly
1rst one
2nd
3rd

 

[fairybasslet]

Awesome photo. I think I saw them on Nature last night.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Gorgeous.... Congratulations!