Manta Rays

Learn all about reef mantas and giant manta rays – from biology and behavior to meeting the mantas of Hawaii and protecting these gentle giants from harm.

The Anatomy of Manta Rays

The Anatomy of Manta Rays

Manta rays are huge but harmless ocean dwellers with interesting anatomy - watch the video to discover what each body part is for exactly!
How Do Manta Rays Poop, Vomit and Other Gross Stuff?

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?

Manta Rays have Names! So Who’s Naming Them and How?

Each manta ray know by man has an individual name or designation. Read more about the process for giving manta rays and other marine animals an official name!
Why do Manta Rays Twirl when they’re Eating?

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

Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Manta Rays

Learn all about manta rays - from habitat over types to diet and lifecycle, from size and weight to color, speed and more fun facts.
10 Best Documentary Films about Marine Life & Ocean Conservation

10 Best Documentary Films about Marine Life & Ocean Conservation

10 best documentary movies about oceans and marine life (2021 update)
All About the Mysterious Giant Manta Ray

All About the Mysterious Giant Manta Ray

Here's what's known about the giant manta ray (also called oceanic or pelagic manta ray) - the mysterious cousin of the reef manta.
What’s so Special about the Manta Rays of the Kona Coast?

What’s so Special about the Manta Rays of the Kona Coast?

Swimming with manta rays is a unique and magical experience - but what's so special about the mantas around Kona, that we don't have anywhere else in the world?
How do Manta Rays Sleep?

How do Manta Rays Sleep?

Manta rays are constantly swimming - so how can they sleep? We'll answer that question in this article - with a video to show you what happens.
The 3 Manta Ray Viewing Sites in Kona, Hawaii

The 3 Manta Ray Viewing Sites in Kona, Hawaii

All about the different viewing sites for manta rays around Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Read about the location, history and manta sightings for each manta viewpoint.
Are Manta Rays Dangerous?

Are Manta Rays Dangerous?

Are manta rays dangerous - or do they need to defend themselves against predators? Read all about the manta rays' defence mechanisms.
Guidelines for Interacting with Manta Rays

Guidelines for Interacting with Manta Rays

11 important rules for swimming with manta rays in a way that's safe and sustainable... A must-read before any manta ray dive!
Why Manta Rays Can’t Stop Swimming

Why Manta Rays Can’t Stop Swimming

Manta rays don't ever stop swimming throughout their life. In this article, we'll teach you why - and explore other marine animals who swim all the time.
How do Manta Rays Reproduce?

How do Manta Rays Reproduce?

Follow how manta rays reproduce, from courtship through pregnancy and birth to little mantas growing up... with a detailed video from their habitat.
Policies Protecting Manta Rays Worldwide (2020 update)

Policies Protecting Manta Rays Worldwide (2020 update)

Manta rays are a threatened species and if nothing gets done, they could be facing extinction. This is an overview of steps that are being taken locally and globally to protect manta rays.
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