The magnificent ‘black manta’ of Nusa Penida! Here’s a compilation of some incredible encounters with these melanistic Reef Manta Rays (Mobula alfredi) at the famous Manta Point. A truly healthy ecosystem isn’t just about the number of different species, but also about the genetic diversity within them. These stunning black mantas are a perfect example. They are the same species as their classic chevron-patterned relatives, but they have a natural genetic trait called melanism which gives them t