There's much more to diving in Yap than just manta rays, however. Yap's outer reefs abound with species of tropical reef fishes, invertebrates and corals. When coupled with the abundance of larger species like mantas, sharks, and turtles, Yap videographere for the underwater photographer or videographer. More than 200 species of hard and soft corals form the reefs of Yap.
Kayaking Patricia Acker says that the thing she likes best about kayaking in the mangrove swamps is the peace and quiet and the songs of the birds. She takes groups of eight or ten maximum on nature trips and shows her guests where the birds nests are. If you're really lucky, you'll see an archer fish at work bringing down insects with a well aimed blast of water.
It's A Wrap but only at the Manta Ray Bay Hotel A delicious "finger food" is the "Yap Wrap" - grated tapioca mixed with their Executive Chef's spicy pork or chicken wrap baked in a banana leaf according to Genaro Bontuyan's special recipe.
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