Drones have become increasingly popular tools to study marine megafauna but are underutilized in batoid research. We used drones to collect video data of manta ray (Mobula cf. birostris) swimming and assessed behavior-specific kinematics in Kinovea, a semi-automated point-tracking software. We describe a ‘resting’ behavior of mantas making use of strong currents in man-made inlets in addition to known ‘traveling’ and ‘feeding’ behaviors. No significant differences were found betwe...| MDPI
Learn how manta rays use their senses to see, hear, feel, taste, smell... but also how they use electro reception and magneto reception to navigate the ocean!| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
We describe the real-time movements of the last of the marine mega-vertebrate taxa to be satellite tracked – the giant manta ray (or devil fish, Manta birostris), the world's largest ray at over 6 m disc width. Almost nothing is known about manta ray movements and their environmental preferences, making them one of the least understood of the marine mega-vertebrates. Red listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as ‘Vulnerable’ to extinction, manta rays are known ...| journals.plos.org
Marine biologist and Deep Sea News blogger Dr. Craig McClain talks about the science of swimming in Manta rays| Deep Sea News | All the news on the Earth's largest environment.
Mantas are a threatened species - but what would happen if they disappeared? Why is it so important to get legislation in place to protect manta rays?| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Manta rays need to a lot of food to sustain themselves. They developed intricate techniques for filter-feeding on plankton and other tiny food.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
By tracking the movement patterns of reef manta rays around Hawaii, we’ve learned that while they don’t migrate like giant mantas, they still travel surprisingly fast and far!| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Manta ray night snorkel Kona, Hawaii! A sustainable, highly educational, and a truly life-changing adventure with experienced guides.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Marine Protected Areas are sections of the ocean where human activity is regulated. Learn how they work to not only protect ocean life but also do wonders for the local economy.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
