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The first manta ray birth in captivity took place there in 2007. Although this pup did not survive, the aquarium has since had the birth of four more manta rays in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. [ 37 ] [ 61 ] However, although Manta became pregnant in 2012, she was stillborn. [ 62 ]
Manta Ray: A 2020 DARPA program to develop a series of autonomous, large-size, ... Manta Ray has been designed to be broken down and fit into 5 standard shipping ...
Manta Ray successfully completed full-scale at-sea trials off the coast of Southern California in February and March 2024. [14] [15] According to DARPA, Manta Ray demonstrates a first-of-its-kind capability for an extra-large UUV due to its "cross-country modular transportation, in-field assembly, and subsequent deployment." [16] [17]
Darpa programme manager for Manta Ray Dr Kyle Woerner said: “Our successful, full-scale Manta Ray testing validates the vehicle’s readiness to advance toward real-world operations after being ...
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The giant oceanic manta ray can grow up to a maximum of 9 m (30 ft) in length [6] and to a disc size of 7 m (23 ft) across with a weight of about 3,000 kg (6,600 lb), [7] [8] but the average size commonly observed is 4.5 m (15 ft). [9]
A manta ray breaching during a study of courtship behaviors off Florida's east coast.
[46] In August 2024, a female all black body manta ray kept in the Kuroshio tank gave birth. This is the first time in 11 years that a manta ray has birth, and the first case of all black body manta ray birth in the world. The pups were born black all over like their mother, 1.6 metres (5 ft) wide, and weighed 42 kilograms (93 lb). [47]