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Recent Examples of manta ray
The aquarium is home to whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, manta rays, beluga whales, sea otters and African penguins.
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
Director: Cody Sheehy The Hook: Just your typical story about an octogenarian and his favorite manta ray.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 June 2025
The project, named Guardians of the Reef, includes 50 modules, 38 of which emulate coral reef habitat and 12 of which are sculptures, including mermaids, oceanic deities such as Poseidon and Amphitrite, and marine animals such as a turtle, octopus and manta ray.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Terry Kennedy has lived several lifetimes — a Navy Seal, a Hell’s Angel, and, most memorably, as the unlikely friend to a giant manta ray named Willy.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
Director: Cody Sheehy The Hook: Just your typical story about an octogenarian and his favorite manta ray.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 June 2025
The project, named Guardians of the Reef, includes 50 modules, 38 of which emulate coral reef habitat and 12 of which are sculptures, including mermaids, oceanic deities such as Poseidon and Amphitrite, and marine animals such as a turtle, octopus and manta ray.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Terry Kennedy has lived several lifetimes — a Navy Seal, a Hell’s Angel, and, most memorably, as the unlikely friend to a giant manta ray named Willy.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manta ray
Noun
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Wear protective gear, such as a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that block UV rays.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV rays and increase exposure. 11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm) Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Even manta and devil rays, rightfully dubbed the ‘gentle giants of the sea,’ are not safe.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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What are the dangers today for the mantas around these islands?—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside Online,
8 June 2025
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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta%20ray. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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