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  2. Giant oceanic manta ray - Wikipedia

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    The giant oceanic manta ray, giant manta ray, or oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) is a species of ray in the family Mobulidae and the largest type of ray in the world. It is circumglobal and is typically found in tropical and subtropical waters but can also be found in temperate waters. [4]

  3. List of largest fish - Wikipedia

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    The manta ray, here seen at Hin Daeng, Thailand, is the largest ray. Both the largest species of this order and the largest of all rays is the giant oceanic manta ray ( Manta birostris ). This peaceful leviathan can reach a size of 3,000 kg (6,600 lb), a "disk" width of 9.1 m (30 ft) and a total length of 5 m (16 ft). [ 44 ]

  4. Manta ray - Wikipedia

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    A pink manta ray has been observed in Australia's Great Barrier Reef and scientists believe this could be due to a genetic mutation causing erythrism. [24] The fish, spotted near Lady Elliot Island, is the world's only known pink manta ray. [25] [26] M. alfredi with mouth closed, cephalic fins rolled and ventral surface showing distinctive markings

  5. Manta ray courtship off Florida's east coast documented in ...

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    "Several of these efforts have been in partnership with the Florida Manta project, advancing our understanding of this unique species," said Calusa Horn, NOAA's southeast region giant manta ray ...

  6. Massive manta ray filmed seeking help from snorkelers in ...

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    An enormous manta ray was filmed repeatedly approaching snorkelers for help after it had gotten fishhooks caught under its eye. Massive manta ray filmed seeking help from snorkelers in Australia ...

  7. Marine Megafauna Foundation - Wikipedia

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    The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a marine biology research and conservation nonprofit known for discovering, researching, and protecting large marine animals including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, whales, and dugongs. Whale Sharks are the World's Biggest Fish Giant Manta Ray

  8. The ‘manta ray’ submarine is designed to operate over long distances of water and deliver pay loads to targets US tests giant ‘Manta Ray’ drone submarine for long-distance underwater ...

  9. List of threatened rays - Wikipedia

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    Manta rays are largest rays in the world, with wingspans reaching 7 metres. [13] They have one of the highest brain-to-body mass ratios of all fish. [14] Manta populations suffer when they are caught as bycatch by fishermen fishing for other species, but fisheries which target manta rays are even more harmful. Manta rays use their gills to ...