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Researchers make fascinating discovery showing just how important manta rays are to the ecosystem

The majestic manta ray is an animal that has always captivated people. Its size and beauty are among the many characteristics that inspire awe. Recently, scientits disovered that the manta ray is more ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Scientists Identify a New Manta Ray Species, Just the Third Known in the World

The new species lives in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, from the eastern United States down to Brazil. Bryant Turffs Andrea Marshall has dedicated her life to studying manta rays ...
Yahoo

Outrage after video shows Florida fishing group capturing protected manta ray from water

A video of the capture of a protected giant manta ray near Florida’s Panama City Beach has sparked outrage over concerns about animal welfare and conservation practices. Denis Richard, the founder and ...
Forbes

Swim With Manta Rays At The 2025 InterContinental Maldives Manta Retreat

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Jan 24, 2025, 11:02am EST Manta rays are filter feeders that possess ...
The Conversation

We discovered Raja Ampat’s reef manta rays prefer staying close to home – which could help us save more of them

Edy Setyawan has received funding from the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) New Zealand, and the WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN), ...