In the eastern edge of the northern Baa Atoll, lies Hanifaru Bay, a place where hundreds of manta rays congregate to gorge themselves in the plankton-rich waters. Owner of Ocean Fanatics ...

Local drone operator John Yanchoris captured a rare sight Saturday evening: a huge manta ray swimming underneath a paddleboarder.

A snorkeler was recorded swimming next to a manta ray in crystal-clear waters off a beach in Western Australia’s Coral Bay. Videographer Dylan deHaas told Storyful he captured the serene scene ...

A paddleboarder in Florida was enjoying a ride along the Gulf Coast when a massive creature appeared beneath him—a giant manta ray! The encounter took place in mid-May near Honeymoon Island in Dunedin ...

Seeing majestic manta rays off the Kona coast of Hawaii Island is an unforgettable experience, but tours are so popular, many have complained about safety. Hawaii News Now traveled to Keauhou Bay ...

17, a time to raise awareness about manta rays and their important role in the ... public about the gentle giants that live in Keauhou Bay on Hawaii Island and clean and protect our oceans.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A drone operator captured a rare video of a manta ray near Honeymoon Island with “something very unusual” swimming above it on Friday. John Yanchoris said he ...

Manta rays are elegantly shaped. They swim by flapping their fins like enormous wings, and their gills filter for plankton with the utmost precision. These creatures have now inspired human ...

About 50 Manta rays delighted tour visitors in the Bay of Islands this weekend. Video / Fullers Bay of Islands Visitors on a Fullers Great Sights sightseeing tour got a treat, at the weekend ...

They swim toward bright lights illuminating the water to see reef manta rays with wingspans of about 12 feet wide. The lights attract swarms of zooplankton, the manta rays’ preferred food.

Compared to other swimmers, manta rays are particularly efficient, and their large aspect ratio is useful for creating large lift compared to drag. These properties make their collective motion ...

The fastest-ever swimming soft robot has been inspired by manta rays. A team of American researchers beat its own speed record by drawing inspiration from the iconic sea creatures to improve their ...