The Atlantic manta ray is now officially recognized as the third manta species. Explore this major marine discovery and what it means for conservation.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
The manta ray skin is structured to help them glide through water, fight infection, and recover from injuries, but it’s easily damaged by humans, reefs, and other hazards.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Manta rays evolved from jawed fish into the graceful ocean giants we know today. Here’s how they made that journey over millions of years.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Coral reefs are rich ecosystems that provide food, shelter, and structure for marine life. Learn how they work and why they’re so important for manta rays.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Manta rays aren’t your typical cold-blooded fish. Learn how they warm specific areas of their bodies to swim faster and think quicker in the ocean.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
The graceful movement of manta rays has led to engineering breakthroughs. Explore how their unique swimming patterns influence robots, art, and future tech| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Scientists have found evidence of a third manta species in Caribbean waters. Learn what makes the Caribbean manta ray different and why this discovery matters.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Discover how manta rays have inspired myths and legends across Pacific Island cultures, Hawaii, and beyond. Learn the fascinating cultural significance of these gentle ocean giants.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Manta rays are one of the largest creatures in the ocean. With wingspans wider than your car, these gentle giants make a lasting impression as they glide beneath the surface.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Regular wellness exams are essential for manta rays in human care. The Georgia Aquarium team has come up with a creative and efficient way to conduct these check-ups, ensuring the mantas’ well-being.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Manta rays make swimming look easy, but don't let their gracefulness fool you: these gentle giants can cover impressive distances with minimal effort. Partly because they're fast, and also because they just don't stop!| 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
Read all about the diet of a manta ray, and about the dazzling amount of food the "gentle giants of the sea" need to sustain themselves.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
Today’s post features another fantastic nonfiction book for kids from the STEAM TEAM. Read on to learn how author Patricia Newman created the heart of GIANT RAYS OF HOPE using text and photos…| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
Discover the movement patterns of reef mantas through insights from six fascinating research studies.| Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii
