Eagle Rays

Pictured here is a school of about 15 to 20 eagle rays near site #14, within the Managaha Marine Conservation Area, Saipan. (Click on image to see larger.)

Photo by John Halas

Site #18

Contract diver begins to measure a 30' radius from central spot of "Site #18" located at:

15° 13'49.3" N
145° 42'53.8" E

Satellite data from this area can be obtained from the ICON virtual station site, here.

Photo by Derek Manzello

Managaha Marine Conservation Area Site Survey

Photo by Jim Hendee

On October 20, 2009, a wide area within Mangaha Marine Conservation Area (MCA), Saipan was investigated to discover a possible suitable site for the installation of a CREWS station. The view above (click on it to see larger), looking south, shows the proximity of Managaha Island (right) to Saipan. For more on the MCA see this link, and to view satellite data collected for the ICON virtual station, see this link.

The view below is looking north from Managaha Island toward the spot where the picture above (on Saipan) was taken.

Photo by Derek Manzello.