MantaWatch

Protecting endangered manta rays through science, technology and people.

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Thank you @DANGlobalSafety for supporting the 2019 MantaWatch Interns.

Thanks to DAN’s fun and educational information guidelines, our interns will continue to stay safe while they work to protect manta rays.

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Thank you @PADI and @DiveKomodo for supporting the 2019 MantaWatch Interns.

The PADI Advanced Open Water course was a lot of fun, but also equipped our interns with important skills and knowledge that will ensure they are capable conservation and scientific divers.

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Thank you @DANGlobalSafety for supporting @rikalaring during the 2019 MantaWatch Internship Programme.

“I really enjoyed learning about oxygen administration and first aid. I learned skills that could be just as useful at home or in university as they are on the dive site.”

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Thank you @PADI and @DiveKomodo for supporting @williemhartono during #MIP2019.

“After completing the Peak Performance Buoyancy speciality I feel much more confident and comfortable when diving near fragile coral reefs or marine wildlife like manta rays.

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Thank you @DANGlobalSafety work for supporting @williemhartono during the 2019 MantaWatch Internship Programme.

“I feel much more confident in the water now that I know more about how to treat and, most importantly, how to avoid interactions with hazardous marine life.”

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Thank you @PADI and @DiveKomodo for supporting @rikalaring during #MIP2019.

“I really enjoyed the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider speciality. I also learned some skills that could be just as useful at home or in university as they are on the dive site.”

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Thank you @DANGlobalSafety for supporting @Sihar_Aditia during the 2019 MantaWatch Internship Program.

“I’ve learned a lot about how diving can affect the body, and the potential risks. I think this will make my diving safer and more enjoyable.”

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Thank you @PADI and @DiveKomodo for supporting Irianes during #MIP2019.

“The Underwater Navigator speciality of the PADI Advanced Open Water course was challenging. I’ve always followed a guide before, but this course really increased my confidence.”

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Thank you @DANGlobalSafety for supporting Irianies during the 2019 MantaWatch Internship Programme

“I feel much more confident diving in remote areas now that I know that I can contact DAN for advice at any time.”

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Thank you @PADI for supporting @sihar_aditia during the 2019 MantaWatch Internship Programme.

“I learned a lot from the deep diving speciality of the PADI Advanced Open Water course. It’s important to use computers or tables to plan our survey dives carefully and safely.”

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The interns prepare to go home, and begin their new role as marine conservation ambassadors https://t.co/7tLxe4wn4O

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The interns final deadlines are looming https://t.co/6iQrrYjGqV

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The interns witness poor behaviour during manta encounters https://t.co/eTHIgcXA8n

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The interns talk to local people to understand perspectives around sustainable tourism https://t.co/Ms1cEGhyuh

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With the full moon the interns predict that we will find lots of mantas https://t.co/OtCd1QDSZH

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The interns practice their negotiation skills https://t.co/TJDbyyuaJE

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The interns join Trash Hero Komodo to help clean local beaches https://t.co/xwIcMfn2nf

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The interns are learning about diving emergencies and first aid https://t.co/MBijO77JbE

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The interns think about the impact of sunscreen on coral reefs https://t.co/dxGmt27G3a

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The interns discuss sustainable fisheries and cross-sector collaboration with @HMadduppa from IPB University https://t.co/s6Yd4lGi2Z