The Islas Revillagigedos (say reviya-he-heydos)
lie in the Pacific only 386 kilometers SW of Cabo San Lucas, but belong to the municipality of the state of Colima......
Enjoy this amazing footage of hammerheads and other wonders from Jesse's Las Tres Virgenes Facebook page.......
<http://vimeo.com/56798596>Curt63 - 5-30-2013 at 06:42 PM
Amazing videoDavid K - 5-30-2013 at 06:42 PM
Thank you!capt. mike - 6-1-2013 at 09:34 AM
the best!!durrelllrobert - 6-1-2013 at 10:29 AM
What is that ray?Loretana - 6-1-2013 at 11:12 AM
To answer your question, durrelllrobert,
This is from Robert Heil's website,
and specifically about the mantas at the Revillagigedos
"Giant Manta Rays . The Manta Genus is comprised of two species of rays: Reef Manta Rays and Oceanic Manta Rays. The Oceanic Mantas are the largest
rays in the world. Wikipedia claims that the largest recorded such Manta was more than 25 feet across, with a weight of about 2,400 pounds.
Interestingly, Manta Rays have the largest brain-to-body ratio of all members of the subclass of cartilaginous fish that includes sharks, rays, and
skates. This ratio is so high that it approaches the ratio found in mammals.
Mantas, just as their cousins sharks, skates, and other rays, do not have bones. Instead, their body structure is composed entirely of cartilage.
They are primarily filter feeders; and, to help funnel plankton and other small creatures into their mouths when they filter feed, they unfurl their
large cephalic fins, on each side of their mouths. Although they are closely related to the stingray family, they do not possess a stinger. Thus,
except for their large size, they are not dangerous to humans."Ken Bondy - 6-1-2013 at 11:19 AM
Beautiful!!! The rebreathers sure make a difference!okiegumbo - 6-6-2013 at 10:37 AM
Please, what is the name of music track and artist?Loretana - 6-6-2013 at 01:37 PM
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Originally posted by okiegumbo
Please, what is the name of music track and artist?
Okie,
I just spoke to Johnny Friday (the videographer) and he told me he would get back to us on the music and artist.
He sounds like a really interesting guy, and he also is a partner in Baja Eco Tours at San Ignacio Lagoon.....BajaBlanca - 6-6-2013 at 03:32 PM
wow ! what a neat video. I also would be interested to know who does the awesome background music.Kgryfon - 6-8-2013 at 04:30 PM
Great video! I had never seen a rebreathing system in action before. What a difference!Vince - 6-8-2013 at 06:09 PM
That is a great use of the rebreathers! Made all the difference in the video. Wonder if they are the modern versions of the Pirelli rebreathers from
long ago.Mexitron - 6-8-2013 at 06:19 PM