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manta ray
noun
: devil ray
especially
: a ray (Manta birostris) that averages 22 feet (6.7 meters) in width with a weight reaching 3000 pounds (1361 kilograms)
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the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor
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However, certain behaviors, such as approaching within 3 meters, blocking a manta’s path, or diving from the front, significantly increased the likelihood of stress responses, particularly among juvenile manta rays.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Enjoy your last Belizean sunset at the serene Rendezvous Caye, where manta rays will come to shore to bid you farewell — until next time, that is.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
While the Indian Ocean boasts iconic creatures spanning from the green sea turtle to the dugong, the manta ray has captivated cultures across the globe for centuries, earning a reputation for their large size and gentle disposition.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Throughout all four days of the retreat, guests can take part in fascinating educational seminars, with topics spanning from manta ray identification methods to the inner workings of plankton, a diverse type of organism that makes up the bulk of a manta ray’s diet.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Enjoy your last Belizean sunset at the serene Rendezvous Caye, where manta rays will come to shore to bid you farewell — until next time, that is.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
While the Indian Ocean boasts iconic creatures spanning from the green sea turtle to the dugong, the manta ray has captivated cultures across the globe for centuries, earning a reputation for their large size and gentle disposition.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Throughout all four days of the retreat, guests can take part in fascinating educational seminars, with topics spanning from manta ray identification methods to the inner workings of plankton, a diverse type of organism that makes up the bulk of a manta ray’s diet.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manta%20ray. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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