With the latest set of Manta Ray sightings having been analysed, we would like to introduce you to 3 more individuals that have appeared around the Lhaviyani Atoll in the past few months.
These individuals all have a story to tell. Meet one of the most frequent visitors to the Atoll, as well as one of the Mantas that traveled a long way to get here.
And we would like to ask for your help to name one of these majestic rays, that until a couple of months ago we knew nothing about. Add to their story by leaving your suggestion below.
Meet ‘Hook’
Last Seen: 4th April 2010
Sex: Juvenile Female
Sightings: 14 Cross Atoll, inc Baa & Lhaviyani
Hook recently made her first 2 appearance in this Atoll, but is well known to the Research Project, having previously been seen in the Baa Atoll. But these appearances mark the first cross atoll sightings for her. Hook received her name following the cutting loose of some fishing line attached to a hook that was stuck in her mouth.
Meet ‘Feng Shui’
Last Seen: 16th May 2010
Sex: Mature Female
Sightings: 12 Lhaviyani Sightings
Feng Shui is the Manta that we have seen the most in the Lhaviyani Atoll. She is a mature female, and is a regular to the Fushivaru Thila cleaning station, as well as showing up in April and May at Dhanifaru for some feeding action. We saw Feng Shui heavily pregnant in February 2008 at Fushivaru.
Meet ‘? ? ? ? ?’
Last Seen: 16th May 2010
Sex: Juvenile Male
Sightings: 4
This is a new Manta that has burst onto the scene with 4 sightings within 2 months, all at Dhanifaru. He appears to be attracted to Sofia’s though- she has spotted him together with her guests 3 out of the 4 times that he has been seen.
We still don’t have a name for this Manta, and we would like you to change this. Let us know, using the comments box below if you have a good idea for a name.
Just make sure that the name starts with “D”, and as mentioned, this is a young male Manta, so something like “Doris” might not be appropriate! If we receive a number of different names, we will in fact use all of them, as there are quite a few Mantas that are currently nameless.
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Please call the young male Manta “Daryl” after my young son who also loves diving, perhaps the others could have the following…..
Dennis,
Derek,
Dick,
Desmond
Dougal,
Dean,
Dylan,
Thanks
Mark
How about calling our young “stallion” DIEGO… It’s Spanish and goes together with his Spanish love…Sofia’s
Can we call it Dave?
Or Del.
Or Rodney.
Or Trigger.
Or just Yani after the Atoll.
Thanks Mandy x
I would suggest Man Ray – as he’s male. But if it’s to start with a D, I’ll go with Darth. Darth Water.
Damaris – Greek name meaning Gentle
Darby – Meaning Free
Delmar – Meaning “of the sea”!
Wilgot
How about “Mr. D”?
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Or maybe Sofia finds a Swedish male-name – that would be nice
Greetings from Austria, Jasmin & Andy
I liked ‘Dougal’ from Marks suggestions
heehee Magic Roundabout eat your heart out!
Also I can suggest: Douglas, Dam Buster, Driver, Diver, Dippy, Dupee, Dumbo, Dragon Heart, Drag Racer, Drag Queen, Devon, Darwin, Denver, Desperado, Dante, Double Trouble, Double Dip, Daddio, DJ, Dude, Dune bug.
Girl names: Disco, Diva, Delicate, Dagmar, Delvise, Dianna, Debutant, Debbie, Diddy, Diddle, Dally, Dilly, Dallas, Dink, Dove, Dover, Daisy, Damsel, Dragonfly, Double Take, Double Bubble, Dawn, Dawnella, Desiree, Desire, Diamond, Diamante.
That should keep you going for a while. Hope you are all having fun down there Greetings from Sweden.
Today at 6pm I was called in to the office.
They told me I have to make the final decision of what to call our new manta.
After a long time of going though the all the names I finally found one which is just perfect!
Our new “Stallion” is called…..Diego!:)
Don’t be sad if your name wasn’t the chosen one, we have plenty of unnamed mantas and we are going to use all of them. So keep on checking the blog to see if your name is the one for our future mantas.