Manta Rays

Huge, intelligent, playful and inquisitive, manta rays are a favourite encounter for millions of scuba divers around the world.
MMF confirms world-first international reef manta migration

MMF confirms world-first international reef manta migration

A new Marine Megafauna Foundation has confirmed the first international movement of reef manta rays in South Africa
The mutual benefits of ocean cleaning stations

The mutual benefits of ocean cleaning stations

ByDouglas David SeifertDec 13, 2022
The ocean's cleaning stations are one of nature’s most remarkable examples of how evolution finds solutions to life’s challenges
Devil Ray Conservation Dive launched at Aliwal Shoal

Devil Ray Conservation Dive launched at Aliwal Shoal

A unique 'Devil Ray Conservation Dive' is to be launched this December at Aliwal Shoal off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
dr andrea marshall swimming with a friendly oceanic manta ray

World’s largest oceanic manta ray population in Ecuador, says MMF study

The world's largest population of giant oceanic manta rays has been identified off the coast of Ecuador, accoring to a newly published study
Manta ray nursery discovered in Raja Ampat

Manta ray nursery discovered in Raja Ampat

ByDIVE ContributorsSep 8, 2022
First study to confirm a nursery for globally vulnerable reef manta rays in isolated waters around Raja Ampat in Indonesia
Reef manta relationships depend on individual behaviour

Reef manta relationships depend on individual behaviour

ByDIVE StaffJul 20, 2022
New research from Marine Megafauna Foundation and The Manta Trust reveals new details about how their movement affects their social bonds
An evening with Doug Allan for World Manta Day

An evening with Doug Allan for World Manta Day

Multi award winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan and the Manta Trust are hosting an event to celebrate World Manta Day, on 17 September
Endangered Species Day profile: Andrea Marshall

Endangered Species Day profile: Andrea Marshall

Today marks the 17th annual Endangered Species Day, during which people commit to l taking action to save the oceans# many endangered species
The best places to scuba dive with manta rays

The best places to scuba dive with manta rays

ByDIVE StaffMay 15, 2022
Scuba diving with manta rays is one of the greatest experiences you can have underwater - here are some of the best places to spot them
MMF reveals new 3D manta ray model

MMF reveals new 3D manta ray model

ByDIVE StaffApr 6, 2022
Marine Megafauna Foundation and its partners have created the world's first accurate 3D model of a manta ray.
Manta rays communicate with their cephalic lobes – study

Manta rays communicate with their cephalic lobes – study

New research indicates that manta rays move their cephalic lobes in 'specific and interesting ways' during social interactions
Heroic Nusa Penida manta rescue

Heroic Nusa Penida manta rescue

Two dive instructors heroically rescue an entangled manta ray off the coast of Nusa Pendia off Bali, Indonesia
Manta rays make friends and socialise

Manta rays make friends and socialise

Manta rays form social relationships and actively choose their social partners, a new Marine Megafauna Foundation study has revealed
manta ray from below

No more mantas, only mobulas

A comprehensive study of the DNA of the rays that – up until last week – were known as mantas…

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