Sculpture - Migration of the Mantas (Whitsundays)

Mantas are found in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical waters. They are pelagic (surface dwelling) species. Mantas have triangular pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins and a large, forward-facing mouth. Mantas may visit cleaning stations for the removal of parasites. Like whales, they breach for unknown reasons. Brian collaborated with traditional owner Nicky Bidu Prior to emboss a traditional pattern. If you're lucky enough to spot a Manta on the Reef and snap a photo of its underbelly, email your picture to Eye on the Reef and \or Project Manta to contribute to their ongoing research and monitoring program. By Brian Robinson in collaboration with Nicky Bidju Pryor. More information [Whitsunday Reef Recovery Project](/map_data/artefacts/diving-whitsunday-reef-recovery-art-project.pdf).