Manta rays are huge but harmless ocean dwellers with interesting anatomy – watch the video to discover what each body part is for exactly!
About Manta Rays
How Do Manta Rays Poop, Vomit and Other Gross Stuff?
Like other sea creatures, manta rays eat; that means they also poop, and even vomit. Learn how mantas “eliminate” – we’ve included a video too!
Manta Rays have Names! So Who’s Naming Them and How?
Most people are surprised to learn that manta rays have official names. It may seem not easy to differentiate between mantas as they share similar characteristics from an outsider’s perspective. However, there are several ways to tell individual manta rays...
Why do Manta Rays Twirl when they’re Eating?
Why do manta rays twirl, roll and twist while they feed? And what does that have to make with airplane engineering?
Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Manta Rays
Manta rays are the world’s largest rays – and still a mysterious creature, as not much is known about them. Mantas are slow and gracious animals, and we also call them the “gentle giants of the sea”. They live in temperate, subtropical, and...
All About the Mysterious Giant Manta Ray
Giant oceanic manta rays are pretty rare; any diver or snorkelers who gets to witness one is a lucky person. Giant mantas are also known as oceanic manta rays, pelagic manta rays – or by their Latin name, mobula birostris. About the Oceanic Manta Ray...
What’s so Special about the Manta Rays of the Kona Coast?
Each year, many tourists come to Hawaii just to swim with manta rays. More specifically, they travel to Kona on the West side of the Big Island to meet the gentle giants. There’s no question that swimming with manta rays is a unique and magical experience...
How do Manta Rays Sleep?
Manta rays are continuously swimming throughout their life span. But how can they sleep while they’re swimming? Or do they technically not sleep at all? Note: I have also recorded a video about this topic. If you would prefer to look & listen, click play to watch...
Are Manta Rays Dangerous?
At Manta Ray Advocates, we refer to mantas as the ‘gentle giants of the sea’. There are many misconceptions when it comes to these marine animals, mainly due to the sheer size and shape of their body. Noticeably, the mantas possess wide cavernous mouths and a large...