A manta saved
Beautiful story in the Male North atoll. Lisa, a marine biology trainee, went diving at Rasfari. To the north of the reef, there's a cleaning station. So, chances are you'll see some mantas!
Lisa and her colleague Azim had an incredible experience. They managed to untangle a rope and a floating device that had wrapped itself around a female manta.
Congratulations to Lisa and Azim for their quick thinking and calm actions.
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