In an event that’s got both marine enthusiasts and scientists all fired up, a rare pink manta ray was snapped near Lady Elliot Island in the Great Barrier Reef. This amazing discovery ...

R.J.Y. Perryman et al., “Social preferences and network structure in a population of reef manta rays,” Behav Ecol Sociobiol, 73:114, 2019. Reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) are some of the largest fish in ...

The graceful manta rays gliding along the coastline are little known and humans have caused a significant a decline in their numbers This content is restricted to subscribers only. Our commitment ...

Pate said while technically there are two recognized manta ray species — the reef manta ray and the giant manta ray — it’s generally accepted that there is a third species along Florida's ...

over reefs and around offshore islands in temperate, tropical and sub-tropical waters worldwide. The largest ray in the world (up to 8m wide!), the giant manta is a graceful and gentle creature.

Raja Ampat, Indonesia Raja Ampat, with its pristine coral reefs and remarkable biodiversity, is a diver’s paradise. The crystal-clear waters are home to manta rays, pygmy seahorses, and hundreds ...