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About this site
Manta Scramble lies in Okinawa's waters, in Japan's southern Ryukyu Islands, near coordinates that place it around Ishigaki, a common base for boat dives in this part of the chain. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 18 metres and is rated a beginner dive. As the name suggests, manta rays are a confirmed presence here, drawing repeat visits from local operators. Divers typically reach the site by boat from one of the nearby island communities.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Brown sandfishBohadschia vitiensisReported here · unconfirmed
Common Box CrabCalappa hepaticaReported here · unconfirmed
Lined BristletoothCtenochaetus striatusReported here · unconfirmed
Lollyfish Sea CucumberHolothuria atraReported here · unconfirmed
Manta rayManta rayConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
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