Trip Report: Diving with mantas at the Revillagigedos Archipelago

[TheUWPhotographer.com]

I just got back from a trip to the Socorro Islands (Revillagigedos Archipelago) and have posted a detailed trip report on my website. I had planned to post it here but got a bit carried away with the formatting.

Socorro Island Diving Trip Report Aboard Solmar V - Jan. 2008

Hope you enjoy it!

Bonnie

 

[paulw]

Thank you for sharing, cool stuff, I sometimes forget just how striking black and white photos can be.

 

[Spratman]

Thanks for sharing! Those videos are amazing. The mantas are just awesome and the hammerheads....wow! Was that during their mating migration?

 

[deeper thoughts]

Very nice

 

[TheUWPhotographer.com]

Was that during their mating migration?

No, they aren't migrating. Solmar V goes out there from November through May and they are there all season long. I've seen as many as five mantas in one dive at The Boiler.

 

[Abaske]

Your photos are terrific - I especially am fascinated by the shots at Roca Partida. I'm working on my masters at Scripps and would really like to talk with you about your experiences in the Revillagigedos. I'm trying to get a survey (click here to check it out) out to the dive community to learn more about shark and manta populations out there. Let me know if you would be willing to help. Cheers, Adam

 

[TheUWPhotographer.com]

Your photos are terrific - I especially am fascinated by the shots at Roca Partida. I'm working on my masters at Scripps and would really like to talk with you about your experiences in the Revillagigedos. I'm trying to get a survey (click here to check it out) out to the dive community to learn more about shark and manta populations out there. Let me know if you would be willing to help. Cheers, Adam

Adam, I just noticed your post and I can't remember if I got back to you or not. (too much nitrogen!) Yes, of course I'll help you out in any way I can. I can also give you the names of others who are kind of addicted to the place like me. I'm headed down there again in April to do another photo workshop with Marty Snyderman, so let me know if there is anything in particular you would like me to look for.

Bonnie