L'Oceanogrāfico

Valencia, Spain

September 2006


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September 2006 - Returning back to Olhão after a trip to Tunipex's set-net. September 2006 - Sunrise looking at Tunipex's boat "Guentaru Maru", while entertaining guests from the Georgia Aquarium.
September 2006 - Veterinary inspection of Mobula mobular upon arrival at L'Oceanogrāfic. Photo: courtesy of Ray Davis. September 2006 - 2,4 m wide transport tank of Mobula mobular from Olhão (Portugal) to Valencia. The tanks in the background are identical and contained only water, used for blow-down. Photo: courtesy of Ray Davis.
September 2006 - José Graįa assists 100 cm wide Mobula mobular navigate its new environment in L'Oceanogrāfic's quarantine (Valencia, Spain). Total transport time approx. 16 hours. September 2006 - Releasing Mobula mobular in L'Oceanogrāfic's quarantine facility. Photo: courtesy of Ray Davis.