Photos courtesy Walter Torres: Thorny Oyster (Spondylus varius) Pacific seahorse (Hippocampus ingens), which grow to 7.5", much larger than the ones we see in the Caribbean We often saw dolphins near the pangas, riding bow waves; they were with us in the water a time or two also. Photos courtesy Randy Garrett: Pacific Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) . . . . . . also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle Pacific manta ray (Manta hamiltoni), the largest of the rays. Specimens of this cartilaginous fish have reached "wingspans" of more than (21') across, and, with their flattened body shape, they glide like underwater birds. Manta rays are filter feeders, gulping large amounts of water into their mouths with the help of special appendages on both sides of their heads. These extensions, known as cephalic lobes, also give them their alternate name, "Devil Ray". Once they have a mouthful of water & plankton, they spit out the water and eat the plankton.

LAST DIVE . . . ALMOST HERE