Doug Ray is easily identified by the hook in his right eye and the scarring on his back left side. His spot pattern resembles three long strokes that come together at the base of his gill slits.

Doug Ray has shown us how manta rays can regenerate flesh to heal a wound. In 2006 he came to the dive sight with a 12x8-inch section of his flank missing. The flesh grew back and almost completely replaced the area that was gone. Doug also has a permanent hook very close to his right eye. We do not think it has affected his vision.