Devil ray
Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the Devil ray
The Devil ray, or Mobula, is a member of the eagle ray family and looks... like a manta ray!
The Mobula has as a difference with the Manta its mouth placed under the body rather than at the front, but also it is smaller than the Manta ray and its tail is longer.
There are 9 species of Devil Ray, among them, we find the Mobula mobular or Devil Ray. It can reach a height of 5 m and weighs about a ton. It lives to a depth of 30 m
Devil Rays live in tropical and temperate oceanic waters, mostly in fragmented and sparse populations.
It is vulnerable to environmental changes, including pollution.
Man is its main predator because fishermen catch it in nets.
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Petit diable, Mante, Mante Vampire, Mante de Munk, Diable Geant, Petit diable de guinée, Diable géant de Guinée, Mante Aguillat,Devil fish
Food
The Devil ray feed on zooplankton, small crustaceans such as shrimp larvae and small fish, swimming with their mouths wide open. It has mandibles on each side of the mouth. These are rolled up and run at will and independently of each other. It unrolls them at the same time to use them as a funnel and direct a large volume of water containing plankton towards its open mouth. The ray has branches that play a double function: oxygenating its blood and filtering the water ingested to recover plankton.
Breeding
The Devil ray is ovoviparous, which means that the juvenile develops inside the female's body without a placenta. It feeds on the yolk sac and then absorbs the uterine liquid which provides mucus, fat, and high-proteins. The female gives birth to a juvenile which has an adult size. It gives birth to only one juvenile at a time.
Dive centers
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Diver Norberto
Azores
- Horta
  
Diver Norberto is located in Horta, on the island of Faial, Azores. Diver Norberto is open all year round. Each of Diver Norberto's boats is dedicated to a specific activity. Embark daily for trips along the coastline at 3 am, 8.30 am, and 2.30 pm in zodiacs to the 20 dive spots on Faial and Pico. The protected marine reserve of Monte da Guia is located 10 minutes from the center. Take advantage of your diving holiday in the Azores to do some snorkeling or a first dive as the trips are open to all. Take the opportunity to observe the fauna of the Azores with triggerfish, large brown groupers, parrotfish, octopus, moray eels, and nudibranchs.
Zodiacs are also used for diving at Princess Alice (cheaper but... less comfortable!). Diving holidays in the Azores are also dedicated to whale watching. You can also go on a day trip aboard the 12-meter catamaran from 9 am to 4 pm, for beautiful encounters with sperm whales and dolphins, which are present all year round. From July to September, go and observe blue whales and fin whales during their migrations. A great day out starts at 7.30 am and lasts until 7 pm, when you head to the Princess Alice Bank from July to September.
Jump into the water for spectacular dives with blue sharks (Prionace glauca). Instructors and divers stay drifting at a depth of 10 meters, where the chum's fumes diffuse out of the box near the boat. A lifeline is attached to the boat if the current is strong, to assist less experienced divers. You must be a certified diver with a minimum of 30 dives, have an established medical, a pre-dive check and sign a risk acceptance document. Snorkeling is possible.
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- Whale Watching
- Dolphin watching
- Sharks watching
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Dune Atlantis Bali
Indonesia
- Sanur
 
Dune Atlantis is a PADI 5-Star IDC (Instructor Development Course) certified center located in Sanur, southeast Bali. A diver can take all PADI courses from OWD (Open Water Diver) to OWSI (Open Water Scuba Instructor).
A very warm welcome from the whole team who will always have a little attention for you! An incredible day for a first dive on the Liberty wreck where experienced divers also enjoy themselves! They can also go to Nusa Penida. Mola molas and manta rays on the sites of Crystal Bay and Manta Point. Muck diving, coral gardens and drop-offs at Padang Bay, Gilis, Amed and Menjangan. Dune Atlantis also offers safaris to get to know Bali better. Discovery of the underwater world in the morning and visit of the temples in the afternoon. A great diversity of sites with dives with different themes such as wreck, deep, nitrox, boat, navigation, underwater photography, night diving, naturalist ... Dive courses in French, English, Chinese and Indonesian with the teaching material. Here quality service from the beginner to the experienced diver. Ask for good tips to spend your holidays according to your budget. Free transfer service to and from hotels in Nusa Dua, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Sanur, and air-conditioned Dune Atlantis buses. On-site, swimming pool for lessons, large tea table, WC, cloakroom, indoor lounge area, Wifi. An excellent organization with seriousness and security, in a good mood atmosphere. Dune Atlantis is a diving center operating successfully since 1996. The transfer of divers in air-conditioned mini-bus is possible from Kuta, Seminyak, Denpasar, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and Sanur to the Dune Atlantis center.
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- PADI Dive Centre *****
- Safari
- Different diving area
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Two Fish Divers Lembongan
Indonesia
- Nusa Lembongan

Two Fish Divers is located on Nusa Lembongan, just a 5-minute walk from a white sandy beach and 25 minutes from Sanur by speed boat, near the traditional village of Jungutbatu. Nusa Lembongan is a small, traffic-free paradise, with beautiful scenery, away from the hustle and bustle of Bali, ideal for great diving!
You will stay in this resort composed of ten villas with air-conditioned and ventilated rooms with double or twin beds, a bathroom with continuous hot and cold water. You benefit from terraces where you can sip coffee, tea, and drinking water. Wi-Fi is free of charge.
Enjoy an excellent breakfast in the resort's large restaurant. At the end of the day, relax with a toast of fresh fruit juice or a cool Bitung in the cafe-bar by the pool with the other divers. The dive center even organizes barbecues for divers to get together! Relax in the furnished relaxation corners, with a TV to watch a film and even a library where you can exchange books.
However, if your budget is tight, there are many small hotels, warungs, less than 5 minutes from the resort. Meet in the morning at the dive center to check your equipment and then head to the dive boat. The staff has already installed your personal equipment on board! A beautiful day awaits you in perspective! Here, we also welcome groups of up to 16 divers. [+]
- Comfortable boat
- Located close to the dive sites
- Accomodations
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AquaMarine Diving Bali
Indonesia
- Kuta

Aqua Marine Diving is located in Seminyak on the island of Bali, Indonesia. North of the Kuta-Legian area. Aqua Marine's goal is to provide quality service, paying close attention to detail and deliver tailored programs according to each diver's experience and desires. Aqua Marine was founded by Annabel in 1999. It is a PADI 5* Dive Resort that offers beginner to divemaster training. You can also go on a diving safari, take advantage of packages including dives and accommodations, fun dive daily excursions. Opportunity to organize with some local help, activities such as rafting and Balinese cooking classes. No accommodation on site but the Center has partnerships with comfortable hotels and home stays close to the dive sites around the island. The programs are flexible both in terms of schedules and in terms of the choice of accommodation, tailored to the preferences and budget of each one.The instructors and divemasters are Indonesian and speak English very well. Recruited not only for their level of expertise, but also for their dedication and commitment to Aqua Marine Diving. Some have been there for more than 10 years and have a great knowledge of the Bali dive sites. Regular divers can ask for their favorite guide for their next visit to Bali ! [+]
- PADI Dive Centre *****
- PADI Training
- Diverse diving
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Baruna Dive Center
Indonesia
- Amed
  
Baruna Dive is located in Amed, on the beautiful northeastern coast of Bali, Indonesia. A 2 hours’ drive only from Denpasar International Airport. Enthusiastic team of Indonesian and European professionals in this dive Center, they have years of experience in teaching diving and a thorough knowledge of local dive sites. They favor SSI teaching with modern and quality educational means for small groups of students, with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor. From the first diving level, Discover Scuba Diver, to the professional divemaster with all the Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Nitrox, Wreck and Deep specialties. Daily dive trips to the best Amed and Tulamben sites, very diverse, with wrecks, drop-offs, coral gardens and macro diving. Underwater biodiversity ranges from the pelagic fish to macro fauna. Baruna Dive works in partnership with several hotels close to the dive shop, from the room in simple hotel to the more luxurious resort. [+]
- Carry Less Equipment
- SSI Training
- Diverse Diving Area
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