the beautiful giant mantas of isla de la plata

[laurenceh]

cold water and strong currents are typical around isla de la plata but the diving and marine life is incredible. the giant mantas often stayed with us during the dives, even following us up to our safety stops.

YouTube - THE BEAUTIFUL GIANT MANTA RAYS OF ISLA DE LA PLATA

 

[DiveTheGalapagos]

Nice! Are the new protection laws for mantas making a difference among local fishermen?

 

[laurenceh]

too early to tell but we removed fishing line from many manta rays and lots of fishing nets from the reef at isla de la plata. it's what's happening with the fleet out of the port at manta that worries me.