On Thanksgiving day a few years ago, a group of us were diving off of the back wall of Molokini. The back wall is spectacular in its 400 foot drop and deep blue waters pierced by rays of sunlight. On this particular day, we were impressed with a different sort of ray-the majestic Manta Ray! These graceful creatures are amazing to watch. As I approached the ray, with wide-eyed divers watching on, it allowed me to hang on and go for a ride! Since they are strickly plankton eaters, and no stinger, they are a completely docile creature. Their defense is their amazing speed and agility. Thus when you have the opportunity to "ride" on, you know that it was something the Manta allowed. It was a day to be thankful for indeed! While Manta's are not rare in Hawaii, it is always a special treat when we get to swim with them.
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