'Brenda' the Manta

The Manta named 'Brenda' is one of the oldest recorded Manta Rays in the world according to Anne-Marie Kitchen-Wheeler who has been researching the Manta Rays in the Maldives for the last couple of years. 'Brenda' was first recorded in 1986 and at that time she was about 10 years old. The photo below was taken at Lankan Manta Point (the outside reef of Paradise Island Resort) on 23rd October 2010.

Hanifaru trip onboard the Atoll Cruiser

A dive expedition to Hanifaru, Baa Atoll from 2nd - 9th August onboard the Atoll Cruiser was a real success. The divers from India and UK did some pretty great dives at Hanifaru bay for 4 days and also snorkeled with Mantas and Whale Sharks. ADI co-founder and famous DJ Nikhil Chinapa joined the trip as well. We're going to be sending one of our cameraman on board the Atoll Cruiser and her sister vessel Finolhu on their scheduled trips from October. So keep an eye out for breath taking underwater and surf videos and photos.

Atoll Cruiser (www.faunutravels.com)

Nikhil finally conquered Hanifaru!

Whale Shark at Hanifaru

Mantas feeding at Hanifaru

Divers enjoying a Baa Atoll dive site

All photos courtesy of Eddie Huzzey