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It primarily inhabits shallow coral reefs and sandy flats across the Indo-West Pacific, often hiding in caves or under ledges during the day. This ray is a nocturnal carnivore, feeding on small benthic invertebrates and fish, and possesses venomous tail spines for defense.","Carnivore","Nocturnal","Mixed behavour",[28,29,30,31],"bottom","cave","coastal","reef",[33,34,35,36],"Seabed","Underwater cave","Coastal zone","Coral reef",[38,69,90,110,130,148,167,185,202,219,237],{"id":39,"slug":40,"name":41,"description":42,"countryCode":43,"countryName":44,"isTop":45,"bestMonths":46},33,"abu-dabbab","Abu Dabbab","Abu Dabbab is a renowned dive spot in Egypt's Red Sea, famous for its resident dugongs and an abundance of green sea turtles that graze on its extensive seagrass meadows. This sheltered, U-shaped bay offers calm, shallow waters, making it an ideal location for divers of all experience levels and snorkelers alike. Beyond its iconic megafauna, the bay also features vibrant fringing coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life, including guitar sharks, eagle rays, and various macro subjects.","egypt","Egypt",true,[47,49,50,52,54,55,57,59,61,63,65,67],{"month":21,"probability":48},2,{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},3,{"month":53,"probability":48},4,{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},6,{"month":58,"probability":48},7,{"month":60,"probability":48},8,{"month":62,"probability":48},9,{"month":64,"probability":48},10,{"month":66,"probability":48},11,{"month":68,"probability":48},12,{"id":70,"slug":71,"name":72,"description":73,"countryCode":74,"countryName":75,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":77},13,"aliwal-shoal","Aliwal Shoal","Aliwal Shoal is a world-renowned fossilized sandstone reef off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography. As a Marine Protected Area, it's famous for its seasonal aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks (sand tigers), year-round blacktip sharks, and seasonal encounters with tiger and bull sharks, alongside vibrant reef life and two historical shipwrecks. Diving here offers thrilling experiences, from calm reef explorations to dynamic shark encounters, often involving exhilarating surf launches.","south-africa","South Africa",false,[78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89],{"month":21,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},{"month":53,"probability":48},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":62,"probability":48},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":48},{"month":68,"probability":48},{"id":91,"slug":92,"name":93,"description":94,"countryCode":95,"countryName":96,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":97},24,"kapalai","Kapalai","Kapalai is a unique dive destination in the Celebes Sea, famously a sandbank upon which a stilted resort is built, offering direct access to its rich house reef. Renowned as a macro diving paradise, it's a haven for underwater photographers seeking rare and fascinating critters like mandarinfish, frogfish, and flamboyant cuttlefish. While just a short boat ride from world-famous Sipadan, Kapalai boasts exceptional muck diving experiences and calm, shallow sites perfect for exploring intricate marine life.","malaysia","Malaysia",[98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109],{"month":21,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},{"month":53,"probability":48},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":62,"probability":48},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":48},{"month":68,"probability":48},{"id":111,"slug":112,"name":113,"description":114,"countryCode":115,"countryName":116,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":117},20,"koh-lipe","Koh Lipe","Koh Lipe, nestled in the Andaman Sea, is renowned for its pristine coral reefs and exceptional marine biodiversity within Tarutao National Marine Park. Divers can explore vibrant soft coral gardens, dramatic pinnacles, and encounter a wide array of marine life, from macro critters like seahorses and nudibranchs to larger pelagics such as barracudas, reef sharks, and occasional whale sharks and manta rays. It offers diverse dive sites suitable for all levels, often with fewer crowds than other popular Thai destinations, earning it the nickname 'The Maldives of Thailand'.","thailand","Thailand",[118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129],{"month":21,"probability":21},{"month":48,"probability":21},{"month":51,"probability":21},{"month":53,"probability":21},{"month":15,"probability":21},{"month":56,"probability":21},{"month":58,"probability":21},{"month":60,"probability":21},{"month":62,"probability":21},{"month":64,"probability":21},{"month":66,"probability":21},{"month":68,"probability":21},{"id":131,"slug":132,"name":133,"description":134,"countryCode":115,"countryName":116,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":135},22,"koh-tao","Koh Tao","Koh Tao, known as 'Turtle Island,' is a compact tropical gem in the Gulf of Thailand, celebrated worldwide for its exceptional and affordable scuba diving. Divers can explore vibrant coral-encrusted pinnacles, diverse reefs, and fascinating shipwrecks teeming with marine life, including stingrays, groupers, and seasonal whale sharks. The island offers calm waters and generally excellent visibility, making it an ideal destination for all levels of divers.",[136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147],{"month":21,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},{"month":53,"probability":48},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":62,"probability":48},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":48},{"month":68,"probability":48},{"id":19,"slug":149,"name":150,"description":151,"countryCode":152,"countryName":153,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":154},"lady-elliot-island","Lady Elliot Island","Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, is a pristine \"Green Zone\" marine park renowned as the \"Home of the Manta Ray.\" Divers can expect crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral gardens, and an abundance of marine life, including turtles, reef sharks, and migratory humpback whales. The island's commitment to eco-friendly tourism ensures an unspoiled underwater experience for all skill levels.","australia","Australia",[155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166],{"month":21,"probability":21},{"month":48,"probability":21},{"month":51,"probability":21},{"month":53,"probability":21},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":62,"probability":48},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":21},{"month":68,"probability":21},{"id":168,"slug":169,"name":170,"description":171,"countryCode":95,"countryName":96,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":172},23,"lankayan-island","Lankayan","Lankayan Island, nestled in the Sulu Sea off Malaysian Borneo, is a pristine marine sanctuary renowned for its vibrant macro life, fascinating wrecks, and seasonal whale shark sightings. As part of the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA), it offers tranquil diving over healthy coral reefs and serves as a vital nesting ground for green and hawksbill turtles, making it an ideal destination for both avid divers and nature lovers. Please note that the resort on Lankayan Island is typically closed during January and February due to the monsoon season, which can bring less favorable diving conditions.",[173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184],{"month":21,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},{"month":53,"probability":48},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":62,"probability":48},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":48},{"month":68,"probability":48},{"id":56,"slug":186,"name":187,"description":188,"countryCode":152,"countryName":153,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":189},"ningaloo-reef","Ningaloo reef","Ningaloo Reef is the world's largest fringing reef, easily accessible from the shore and a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity. It is renowned for seasonal aggregations of whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales, offering divers pristine corals and abundant marine life in its crystal-clear waters. Be aware of seasonal cyclone risks from January to March and the potential presence of Irukandji jellyfish, especially during warmer months.",[190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201],{"month":21,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},{"month":53,"probability":48},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":62,"probability":48},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":48},{"month":68,"probability":48},{"id":66,"slug":203,"name":204,"description":205,"countryCode":115,"countryName":116,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":206},"richelieu-rock","Richelieu Rock","Richelieu Rock is a world-renowned, horseshoe-shaped pinnacle in the Andaman Sea, famous for its vibrant purple soft corals and exceptional biodiversity. It acts as a natural magnet for marine life, drawing everything from elusive macro critters like seahorses and ghost pipefish to majestic whale sharks and manta rays, making it a dream destination for underwater photographers and big animal enthusiasts alike.",[207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218],{"month":21,"probability":18},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},{"month":53,"probability":48},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":18},{"month":58,"probability":18},{"month":60,"probability":18},{"month":62,"probability":18},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":48},{"month":68,"probability":48},{"id":220,"slug":221,"name":222,"description":223,"countryCode":43,"countryName":44,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":224},32,"sharm-el-sheikh","Sharm el-Sheikh","Sharm el-Sheikh, located on the southern tip of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, is a world-renowned diving destination in the Red Sea. It offers vibrant coral reefs, dramatic walls, and famous shipwrecks like the SS Thistlegorm, catering to divers of all skill levels. The region benefits from warm, crystal-clear waters and a diverse marine ecosystem year-round, making it a top choice for underwater adventurers seeking rich biodiversity and stunning underwater landscapes.",[225,226,227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236],{"month":21,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":51,"probability":48},{"month":53,"probability":48},{"month":15,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":62,"probability":48},{"month":64,"probability":48},{"month":66,"probability":48},{"month":68,"probability":48},{"id":238,"slug":239,"name":240,"description":241,"countryCode":115,"countryName":116,"isTop":76,"bestMonths":242},21,"similan-islands","Similan Islands","The Similan Islands are renowned for their vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life, making them one of Thailand's premier diving destinations. Divers can expect to encounter an impressive array of species, from tiny nudibranchs and seahorses to large pelagics like manta rays and whale sharks, especially around iconic sites such as Richelieu Rock. The national park status ensures a protected environment, offering a unique opportunity to explore pristine underwater ecosystems. Note that the national park is closed annually from mid-May to mid-October due to the monsoon season, making diving impossible during these months.",[243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252,253,254],{"month":21,"probability":21},{"month":48,"probability":21},{"month":51,"probability":21},{"month":53,"probability":21},{"month":15,"probability":21},{"month":56,"probability":21},{"month":58,"probability":21},{"month":60,"probability":21},{"month":62,"probability":21},{"month":64,"probability":21},{"month":66,"probability":21},{"month":68,"probability":21}]