Manta Sandy

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Manta Sandy is a broad sandy plateau near Arborek village in Raja Ampat where oceanic manta rays gather at a cleaning station most mornings. The mantas hover motionless above the sand in just 8–15 m of water, allowing extended, unhurried observation and photography. The surrounding seagrass beds are home to nesting sea turtles and walking epaulette sharks.

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Marine life