Arborek Jetty
Arborek Jetty's location is perfect for those wishing to explore both the macro wonders of the area and the occasional larger pelagic visitors.
Manta Ridge is one of Raja Ampat’s most sought-after dive sites, famed for its incredible manta ray encounters.
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Manta Ridge is one of Raja Ampat‘s most sought-after dive sites, famed for its incredible manta ray encounters.
Located in the Dampier Strait, this site draws divers from around the world looking to witness the graceful dance of Reef and Oceanic Mantas.
The site offers an exhilarating experience, with clean, clear waters and abundant marine life. Divers will find themselves surrounded by vibrant reefs and a host of species that make Manta Ridge a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.
Visibility is typically excellent, ranging from 20 to 30 meters (65 to 98 feet), making for clear views of the manta rays and the surrounding reef. Divers can expect a rewarding experience as the currents often bring large schools of fish and other marine life close to the reef.
Manta Rays in Manta Ridge are often accompanied by yellow pilot fish, which swim alongside them, creating an impressive display. In addition to the mantas, divers can encounter cobias, remoras, and golden trevallies, adding movement and colour to the dive.
Other common species include bump head parrotfish, blacktip reef sharks, and moon wrasse. The site also features a variety of smaller fish species, such as black eye thick lips, spotted rays, and leopard wrasse. Turtles are frequently seen swimming through the site, adding to the site’s allure.
To dive this site, we will enter at the ridge top, sometimes a few meters below the surface and sometimes exposed. The current is normally a bit milder at this hard coral ridge, making a good entry point. From here we will keep the reef on our right-hand side which means we will be swimming in a west direction along the ridge.
It is important for divers to maintain good buoyancy control as they explore the ridge, particularly when observing the cleaning stations.
After a few minutes we will hit the spot where we can reef hook on and enjoy the show. While the currents can be swift, they also provide an exciting opportunity to see large schools of fish and manta rays in motion.
We will want to avoid the ridges southern slope, which can be subject to dangerous down currents. We need to be cautious of this during the ascent in particular.
When we go to ascend at the end of the dive, we will head north to the shallows to do our 5-meter safety stop, before popping to the surface and exchanging stories about the Manta magic below.
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