I teamed up with Australia’s Coral Coast to write a series of blog articles highlighting the experiences not to miss in the region.

Never did I imagine that I would find myself caught up in a whirlwind romance in the depths of Ningaloo Reef.

No, I didn’t fall for a fellow snorkeler on the same level of enthusiasm as I was exploring the World Heritage Listed site or become captivated by a living and breathing encyclopaedia of the sea tour guide – far from it. Instead, I was caught completely off-guard and found myself in the middle of a manta ray mating trail. Yes, things can sure get intimate in the big blue!

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