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Manta point ( Batu Lumbung)
Given the proper sea conditions, Manta Point can be enjoyed
by all levels of divers, including snorkelers who can watch giant devilfish coast
gracefully below them. It can get very rough and dangerous here, so if your
guide says it can’t be done, don’t argue! During certain times of the year,
groups of manta rays gather at the reef area surrounding this large rock to visit the cleaning
stations, mate, eat, and do all those things manta rays do, like feed floating
into the current with their immense open mouth.
There is a “flyway” of sorts that they follow, sort of like
deer on o forest trail. They will come in along this invisible path, normally
into the current, and hover over a series of cleaning stations that are closer
to the cliffs. Look for the small cleaner wrasse and butterflyfish that like to
preen the rays. The mantas can be calm or skittish, depending on the day and
the manta. Wait in the vicinity and don’t chase or try to read them. Breathe as
lightly as possible. The curious ones will come by for a look. Watch their
power, beauty and grace.
Manta Point is near towering Bat Rock, adjacent to a smaller
outer rock along this wild cliffline. The upper trees are the daytime resting area of fruit
bats, flying mammals resembling small foxes. At times, mantas literally line up
in a long feeding parade around the outer edges of the smaller rocks, many of
them breaking the surface and slapping the water with their wings. Their sizes
vary and color cover a wide range from
jet black to light gray. Even a white manta has been seen here.
