Is Kuchinoshima Spotted Eagle Ray Schooling happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Seasonal aggregations of spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus spp.) occur around Kuchinoshima and nearby Tokara Islands.
Divers and scientific observers report daytime and crepuscular schooling along seamounts and shelf edges, producing sustained multi-animal formations that are uncommon elsewhere in Japan.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kuchinoshima West Coast Dive Grounds |
| Kuchinoshima Seamount Drop-off |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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