Bluespotted Stingray
Photo by B.Krstonošić
Bluespotted stingray is a family of rays, related to skates and sharks. Stingrays are common in tropical coastal waters throughout the world. Most stingrays are neither threatened nor endangered. They swim with a "flying" motion, using their large pectoral fins which look like wings.
Their stinger is a razor-sharp spine which grows from the ray's tail and can grow as long as 37 cm. The entire spine is covered with a thin layer of skin in which venom is concentrated. Divers often call them Sea Devils. Some rays may be no biger than a human palm, while other may have length of, including their tail, 4-5 meters.
Bamburi Coral Garden, Mombasa, Kenya
Depth: 7 metres | Rating: All divers | Distance: 5 minute boat ride
Situated within the lagoon this dive spot is ideal for beginners, inexperienced divers and 'rusty' divers requiring a refresher. Flat calm and shallow, the dive spot still has an enormous amount of marine life. This combination of shallow water and fish often proves popular to the photographer.
Buccaneer Diving Home Page
If you visit Mombasa, Kenya and you are interested in diving I recommend Buccaneers. One of the best Dive Centers in Africa, and only one with five stars rating in Kenya. |
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