There are over 600 species of rays, including stingrays, skates, manta rays, and sawfish, and they come in many sizes. Rays ...

Recently, reef and giant manta rays were distinguished as separate species based on genetic evidence. Belonging to the family Mobulidae , their imposing size and captivating beauty make them a ...

It turns out reef manta rays are even more vulnerable than we thought—but scientists say we’re now in a better position to save them. ANIMALS The world’s first ultrasounds of wild manta rays ...

Learn about the two species of manta rays. Visit the Oceana blog to learn more about the giant manta ray and reef manta rays.

“As highly mobile species, reef manta rays are capable of long-range movements, so it was only a matter of time until we documented international exchange between the waters of adjacent countries.

Her own euphoric manta encounter in 2008 propelled her to change careers and pursue marine science. For more than a decade now, Asia has been an integral part of Project Manta – a team investigating ...

The reef manta ray has a wingspan of up to five metres. This slow-growing species starts to mature at nine to 13 years of age (male) and 13 to 17 years of age (female).

Ocean-dwelling sharks and rays, including the majestic reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi), have declined globally by an estimated 71% since 1970 due to fishing.But a new study of reef manta rays in ...

Yanchoris said he conferred with a marine biologist, who identified the specimen as a reef manta ray. According to the Manta Trust, a UK-registered charity that coordinates global manta and devil ...

The Maldives is the best place in the world to see these gentle giants in the wild — with a population of 6,000 ocean and reef manta rays. In fact, manta tourism alone contributes $8.1 million ...

For a reef manta ray like this one swooping in the Indian Ocean near the Maldives, motion is life. Like many shark species, a manta ray must constantly move to avoid sinking and to keep oxygen ...

The reef manta ray has a wingspan of up to five metres. This slow-growing species starts to mature at nine to 13 years of age (male) and 13 to 17 years of age (female).