Few creatures can match the manta ray or stingray when it comes to gracefulness in the water. These cartilaginous fish appear ...

Alex Mustard For a reef manta ray like this one swooping in the Indian Ocean near the Maldives, motion is life. Like many shark species, a manta ray must constantly move to avoid sinking and to ...

WASHINGTON— On behalf of Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice sued the Trump administration today for failing to protect oceanic whitetip sharks and giant manta ...

which make this an ocean on the edge. The manta is the largest of the rays and can weigh up to 1.5 tonnes. One of the world's largest manta ray populations is found off the southern coast of ...

particularly regarding Peru’s giant manta rays. “They are flagship species,” she says, “and indicators of ocean health.” Often incidentally caught by fishermen, they are listed as ...

A rare pink manta ray, nicknamed Inspector Clouseau, has been spotted near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, captivating scientists and divers alike. This unique manta ray, with its bubblegum hue ...