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.

Where to See Manta Rays in Aquariums

Where to See Manta Rays in Aquariums

Manta rays are huge and can't stop swimming; it's hard to keep them in an aquarium! However, a few aquariums worldwide host mantas - and this is how it works.
Are Manta Rays Territorial?

Are Manta Rays Territorial?

Are manta rays territorial? Or are manta rays migratory? In this short video, you'll discover an answer to the question, "Are manta rays territorial?"
Manta Rays vs Stingrays – What’s the Difference?

Manta Rays vs Stingrays – What’s the Difference?

A comparison of manta rays vs stingrays often starts with the question about what killed Steve Irwin. This summary of manta rays vs stingrays will help.
Hawaii Volcano Eruption – One Year Later

Hawaii Volcano Eruption – One Year Later

It was about one year ago when spectacular images were broadcast around the world because of volcanic activity at ...
How much is a manta ray worth?

How much is a manta ray worth?

Is a manta ray worth more dead or alive? How much is a manta ray worth actually? Here are the facts about the value of manta rays.
How do manta rays give birth?

How do manta rays give birth?

How large is a manta ray baby? Discover the answer in this article about a manta pup - plus more details on the miracle of a manta ray birth.
4 Steps to Wear Comfortable Snorkeling and Diving Equipment

4 Steps to Wear Comfortable Snorkeling and Diving Equipment

Before diving into the ocean for snorkeling or scuba diving, it's important to get comfortable with your equipment. Here are four steps to help you feel at ease and ready to enjoy your underwater adventure!
What’s the Maximum Age for Swimming with Manta Rays?

What’s the Maximum Age for Swimming with Manta Rays?

While swimming with manta rays at night isn't great for young children, there is no official maximum age for it - read our experiences in this article!
Are Manta Ray Expeditions Harmful to Manta Rays?

Are Manta Ray Expeditions Harmful to Manta Rays?

Are manta ray expeditions harmful to manta rays? Discover the answer from both the mantas perspective and the human standpoint.
Why you should never ever touch a manta ray

Why you should never ever touch a manta ray

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “Can we touch the mantas?” and the short answer is NO. It can hurt them! Read the article to understand what can happen when you touch a manta.
Do Mantas Feel Pain – and How do they Heal when they get Injured? [Video]

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 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?

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

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)

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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