Ralph’s Ray was identified on October 22, 2011, at Manta Village by Ryan Leinbach. He was a pup measuring with a 4-foot wingspan. Today he is very comfortable and not afraid of bubbles and too much activity.
Ralph’s Ray’s namesake is our long time friend Ralph Chamberlin, who is a scuba instructor and previous manager at Big Island Divers.
DESCRIPTION OF MARKINGS
Ralph’s Ray has a distinct “V’. In addition, 3x small strokes are inside the “V”.
IDENTIFICATION DATE
October 22, 2011
GENDER
Male
SIZE OF WINGSPAN
8-9 feet
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