Devil rays (Mobula spp.) diving: where and when

Oceanic-coastal schooling rays that follow baitfish and plankton blooms into seasonal feeding aggregations. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: Indonesia. Best single site: Raja Ampat / Misool region, Indonesia — low reliability, peak oct-dec. Minimum certification across sites varies; the easiest access points need only no certification, the deepest need Advanced.

Sites: 1
IUCN status: Endangered / Vulnerable (varies by species)
Min. certification: Advanced
Typical depth: 5–25 m

Every known devil rays (mobula spp.) site

Low reliability
Raja Ampat / Misool region
Indonesia
Peak Oct-Dec · 5-25 m
Needs: Advanced

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