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Aiden’s Motto: “Nothing I Can’t Do!”
Aiden has Down Syndrome, but that didn't prevent him from joining us on a moonlight swim with the manta rays!
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Do Mantas Feel Pain – and How do they Heal when they get Injured? [Video]
Manta rays are calm and pacific animals with very few predators - but they can get injured. Most of the time, humans are the cause of their injuries - but they can also get wounded by natural causes. In this article, we'll dive into whether mantas can feel pain - and also into the question of how they heal after an injury.
The 3 Main Differences between the Giant Manta Ray and the Reef Manta
The difference between the giant manta ray (also called pelagic or oceanic manta ray) - and the reef manta. Learn all about the gentle giants of the ocean!
How much plankton do mantas eat?
This article explores how much plankton manta rays eat every week - and also tells you more about how experts came to this impressive number.
Dramatic Manta Rescue: Manta Ray Caught in Camera Equipment
In January 2018, a young manta ray got caught in camera equipment. Listen to this interview with the local divemasters who executed the rescue - and learn how this incident could easily have been avoided.
Protecting Manta Rays in Hawaii: Act 92 (2009)
In 2009, the State of Hawaii published Act 92, legislation that issues fines and penalties for injuring or killing a manta.
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