[MantaReport] Manta sightings in Hilo

[Kathleen Katt]

Monday Feb 24
> Off of Alae Point Hilo Bay
> 6:30 am 
> I could see a plume or discrete white cloud in/under the water about 20 feet from the shore in 5-10feet deep water. The plume was about 10x10 feet. The surf was flat and the water calm. At first I thought it was sea foam that is commonly seen running along current lines. But it was too white and evenly colored like a big white plastic bag or jelly fish. 
> 
> Then I noticed the wing tips and movement of several Manta Rays of various sizes, maybe 10.  They were swimming around about a 100sq yd area for about an hour. Then I had to go to work....
> 
> I would like to know what the white blob was? An amniotic sac? Plankton?
> 
> I have seen Manta Rays scuba diving in Keaukaha, while surfing at Honolii and one jump out of the water from our house once. This sighting was a definitely a special moment.  I hope some of you know the answer.
> 
> 
> Kathleen Katt MD, FACEP
> Hilo Medical Center
> Medical Director
> 1190 Waianuenue Avenue
> Hilo, Hawaii 96720
> Mobile: 808-896-6409
> Email: kkatt at hhsc.org
> 
> Sent from my IPad 
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