Manta Ridge
Manta Ridge lies near Arborek and Manta Sandy. Divers hook in on the ridge, often at just 6 m, and watch reef and oceanic mantas feed and visit the cleaning stations. Sharks and bumphead parrotfish are often seen on the way. Mantas are mostly present from about October to April; without them it is still a good drift over the reef flats.
Facts
- Region: Raja Ampat
- Area: Dampier Strait
- Depth: 3–20 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: strong
- Type: manta, drift
- Coordinates: -0.5628, 130.5448
- Highlights: reef and oceanic mantas, cleaning stations, reef sharks, bumphead parrotfish
- Tips: A reef hook is essential; currents can be strong to very strong.