by Martina Wing | Aug 18, 2025 | About Manta Rays
For decades, we believed there was only one type of manta ray in our oceans. But in 2009, researchers discovered there were actually two distinct species: reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) and pelagic or oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris), also called “giant” mantas. In...
by Martina Wing | Aug 4, 2025 | About Manta Rays
Manta rays might seem smooth and elegant from a distance, but their skin does a lot more than make them look good. It protects them, helps them move through the water, and plays a role in how they experience their environment. But it’s also surprisingly fragile, which...
Recent Comments