Manta rays are the world’s largest rays – and also the most mysterious of all, 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...
About Manta Rays
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...
Why Manta Rays Can’t Stop Swimming
Manta rays swim constantly throughout their life; their lives depend on it. If a manta were to stop swimming, it would die. Let’s explore what that means for these majestic animals! Note: I have also recorded a video about this topic. If you prefer to...
How do Manta Rays Reproduce?
There is still a great deal that isn’t fully known about the manta ray reproduction process. However, we do know mantas have a slow reproduction rate. This article aims to answer everything you ever wanted to know about manta ray reproduction… And it includes...
What and How do Manta Rays Eat?
Considering the immense size of manta rays, it’s clear they’ll have to eat a lot to sustain themselves. In this article, we’ll dive into what manta rays eat – how much of it they need to eat – and the techniques they use to feed. Note: I have also...
The Difference Between Eagle Rays, Stingrays and Manta Rays
Many people think they’ve seen a manta ray – while in reality, they spotted a different animal. There are so many different types of rays in the ocean! When you come to Hawaii, there is a good chance that you would see a spotted eagle ray and sometimes even a...