Nandi flies to Georgia

Von Tonner · 08-31-08, 06:06 AM

Above is Nandi, a Manta Ray that was caught in the shark nets off Durban a year back. She was kept in our aquarium uShaka Marine, the largest in Africa, but due to her ever increasing size this became too small for her.

It was decided to fly her half way across the world to Atlanta, Georgia to be housed in the 6.3 million gallon aquarium, the Ocean Voyager Gallery. This is the first time ever that an aquarium in the States has housed a Mantra and becomes only 1 of 4 aquariums in the world to house such a huge animal.

"Nandi, who measures more than nine feet across and weighs approximately 456 lbs, flew 9,000 miles on a chartered 747-200 aircraft from [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]Durban[/color][/color], South Africa through [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]Cape [COLOR=blue ! important]Verde[/color][/color][/color], Africa, to Atlanta. The manta ray was under the care and supervision of Georgia Aquarium and uShaka Marine World professional staff and maintained by a highly advanced marine life support system."

I would love to have more details on the "support system' that was required in keeping her alive during the plane trip.

http://www.underwatertimes.com/news....id=75403162109

http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/nandi...y/day-two.aspx

JHuschke · 08-31-08, 06:12 AM

Cool, that is a pretty sting ray!

Platapus · 08-31-08, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by G00BER

Cool, that is a pretty sting ray!

It is a Manta Ray, not a Sting Ray.

Von Tonner · 08-31-08, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

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Originally Posted by G00BER

Cool, that is a pretty sting ray!

It is a Manta Ray, not a Sting Ray.

Correct. There is no 'sting in the tail'. In fact, as far as I know, the only defence these rays have lies soley in their size and appearance.

AntEater · 08-31-08, 10:47 AM

Lol, I first thought Nandi was the last name of some indian or other politician who flies to Georgia in regards to our favorite international crisis.
Can't that damn US state rename itself please?
The Cacasus state was first, definitely.
:rotfl:

Digital_Trucker · 08-31-08, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AntEater

Can't that damn US state rename itself please?
The Cacasus state was first, definitely.
:rotfl:

No we will not rename our state

Half of our residents wouldn't know where they were if we did:rotfl:

Edit : Back on topic, now I really need to get to the aquarium.

08-31-08, 06:06 AM	#1
Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Nandi flies to Georgia Above is Nandi, a Manta Ray that was caught in the shark nets off Durban a year back. She was kept in our aquarium uShaka Marine, the largest in Africa, but due to her ever increasing size this became too small for her. It was decided to fly her half way across the world to Atlanta, Georgia to be housed in the 6.3 million gallon aquarium, the Ocean Voyager Gallery. This is the first time ever that an aquarium in the States has housed a Mantra and becomes only 1 of 4 aquariums in the world to house such a huge animal. "Nandi, who measures more than nine feet across and weighs approximately 456 lbs, flew 9,000 miles on a chartered 747-200 aircraft from [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]Durban[/color][/color], South Africa through [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]Cape [COLOR=blue ! important]Verde[/color][/color][/color], Africa, to Atlanta. The manta ray was under the care and supervision of Georgia Aquarium and uShaka Marine World professional staff and maintained by a highly advanced marine life support system." I would love to have more details on the "support system' that was required in keeping her alive during the plane trip. http://www.underwatertimes.com/news....id=75403162109 http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/nandi...y/day-two.aspx

08-31-08, 10:47 AM	#5
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lol, I first thought Nandi was the last name of some indian or other politician who flies to Georgia in regards to our favorite international crisis. Can't that damn US state rename itself please? The Cacasus state was first, definitely. :rotfl: __________________

08-31-08, 06:12 AM	#2
JHuschke XO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 432 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Cool, that is a pretty sting ray!