News, Travel & Events

Staff · Issue 114, May/Jun 2020 · pp. 5–9

Products mentioned: Manta Ray Bay Resort, Bunaken Oasis, Liquid Motion Academy Underwater Camera Operator Certification Course, Dive Photo Guide

News, Travel & Events Hey! You there sitting in your wet suit and fins in that bathtub filled with warm water! Daydreaming about getting back in the swim and going diving when the world opens for business again? Now’s the time to start planning your next adventure while you have time on your hands. Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers is a once-in-a-lifetime destination for scuba divers, both new and experienced, who want to dive or snorkel among its namesakes. Located on the remote, exotic island of Yap in the western Pacific, Yap is home to a resident population of these gentle giants that often come within an arm’s length of divers. It also enjoys one of the best-preserved cultures in the Pacific Ocean that’s a dream-come-true for photographers and divers alike. Beginning in late August, two weeks every year are devoted to the MantaFest Photography School & Competition, the resort’s an…