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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]
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium houses manta rays in the "Kuroshio Sea" tank, one of the largest aquarium tanks in the world. 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.
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). [47]
The US has tested a futuristic “manta-ray” style underwater drone that could one day be used for long-distance missions around the world. The Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle ...
Ghost Shark and Manta Ray protect the undersea realm. Sounds like it could be the title of a future Marvel movie, but in actual fact, it’s what could be the future of Pacific naval defenses.
Since 2018 they also keep giant oceanic manta ray. [38] This species and the reef manta ray were only recognized as separate species in 2009; they were both classified as Manta birostris until then. [39] [40] [41] The world's first birth of a manta ray in captivity was at the aquarium in 2007. By the time the mother died in 2013, seven puppies ...
"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 ...
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 ...