As of today, out of season, returns ~January. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Milne Bay Province hosts both reef (Mobula alfredi) and occasionally oceanic (Mobula birostris) manta rays at coastal cleaning stations and feeding grounds.
Remote islands such as Gonubalabala (Gona Bara Bara) and the Conflict Islands support daily cleaning/feeding behaviour and continuing photo-ID efforts by researchers and local conservation groups.
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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| Gonubalabala (Gona Bara Bara) Manta Cleaning Station - shore/boat access |
| Conflict Islands - general manta aggregation / monitoring area (Irai / Panasesa vicinity) |
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