The manta ray is one of the largest and most graceful creatures in the ocean, with a wingspan that can exceed 7 meters. Found in tropical and subtropical waters, mantas are filter feeders, gliding through the water with their mouths open to consume plankton and small fish. Their dark backs and white bellies provide camouflage from predators above and below.
Mantas are gentle and highly intelligent, known for their curiosity toward divers. They spend most of their time in open water, migrating vast distances in search of food. Often seen performing acrobatic breaches, mantas are a spectacle of nature’s beauty. However, they face threats from fishing and habitat loss, making them a focus of marine conservation efforts.