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Komodo Manta Research
 

GS-Diving and Orca Dive Clubs in cooperation with and in support of the Manta Trust, Indonesian Manta Project are very excited to offer certified divers an amazing opportunity to get involved and work together with marine biologists in their vital work of identifying the manta population of Komodo. Mantas and other mobula rays are under ever increasing danger of disappearing from our world's oceans due to various unsustainable fishing practices. Very little is known about mantas, their behavior, breeding habits and general populations, with this in mind we have decided to develop awareness and try to get first hand information and knowledge whilst conducting a field research project. 

 
It is a rare opportunity to assist scientists in the field and gain first hand information as well as skills whilst assisting in such vital conservation work. People wanting to participate should be certified SCUBA divers with a minimum of 50 logged dives. 

 

The research project is a recognized SSI Specialty, where the revenue from certification will go directly to The Manta Trust. This 3 day program is a must for all divers especially those that enjoy watching and learning more about the majestic manta. 

 

 Included:

  • 5 boat dives 
  • 3 nights accommodation at Komodo
  • Marine biologist on hand to explain and demonstrate research procedures 
  • SSI Manta Diver Specialty course 
  • Unlimited water, tea/coffee, snacks/fruit (on dive boat) 
  • Lunch (on dive boat)
  • Special commemorative T-shirt 
  • Domestic return airfare from Bali to Komodo
  • One nights twin share accommodation at Bali including breakfast

Excluded:

  • Komodo National Park entrance fee
  • International return airfare to Bali
  • Departure tax
  • Rental gear
  • Dive and travel insurance 
The 3 day workshop includes 2 days boat diving within Komodo National Park (5 dives), guide, tanks and weights, lunch on dive days.  Unlimited water, tea, coffee, fruit and a T-shirt.
The Manta Trust is a UK charity.  Sarah a marine biologist will be educating and showing divers methods of identifying mantas to aid data collection so as to gain better knowledge of global population of mantas and their population pockets, tag and track mantas, conduct plankton analysis and observe genetic inter-regional population difference.  This will all be conducted practically in the field allowing plenty of hands on time.