New Delhi, August 22, 2023. The Patravi ScubaTec Verde by Carl F. Bucherer continues its partnership with the Manta Trust, contributing to their latest research expedition in Ecuador. The focus is on understanding oceanic manta rays and devil rays, which are threatened by overfishing. The watchmaker's support aids the trust's efforts to conserve these creatures and their habitats.
Since 2013, Carl F. Bucherer has backed the Manta Trust, providing funding for ecological studies, research expeditions, and marine education initiatives. Special diving watches have also been created, with a portion of their sales directed to the charity. This year's release, the Patravi ScubaTec Verde, is a water-resistant watch designed for underwater activities. Its green colour draws inspiration from the waters around Isla de La Plata, a small island about 40 kilometers off the Ecuadorian coast that plays host to more than 22,000 oceanic manta rays who gather there every August and September. This grouping is 10 times larger than any other subpopulation of the species anywhere on earth.
The Patravi ScubaTec Verde is set to assist a research team funded by CFB in Ecuador. This team will study the largest-known population of oceanic manta rays, measuring their size, tagging them for movement tracking, and understanding their interaction with the environment. This work contributes to the overall conservation of these endangered species.
Beyond its underwater functionalities, the Patravi ScubaTec Verde is also tailored for those who enjoy water sports. By purchasing this watch, wearers express their commitment to positive environmental impact, as CFB's contribution supports Manta Trust's conservation initiatives.
