A paddleboarder near Honeymoon Island, Florida, had a rare and thrilling encounter with a giant manta ray.

WATCH: Manta ray swims under paddleboarder with a splash off of Florida coast The video shows how a manta ray swims just under the surface in the crystal blue waters, until a paddleboarder nears.

Do manta rays benefit from collective motion? Studying how group dynamics affect manta rays' propulsion can help inform underwater vehicle operations Date: May 6, 2025 Source: American Institute ...

The U.S. military's submarine drone named the Manta Ray was seemingly spotted on Google Maps sitting at California's Port Hueneme naval base.

It was just two years ago that a tiny robotic manta ray became the world's fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot. Well, one of its descendants has now smashed that record – and it uses less energy ...

The ocean is home to some of the planet's largest and most incredible creatures. Yet, many of these giant beings remain hidden from human sight, making it easy to forget they exist. We often overlook ...

T hose who don't scuba dive are getting only one angle on all of the planet's best views. The world simply appears different down in the quiet of the deep-and through the underwater looking glass of a ...

On Sept. 14 from noon to 7 p.m., the Outrigger Kona Resort and the Manta Pacific Research Foundation are hosting a free event ahead of World Manta Day.

A giant manta ray with a satellite tag in Revillagigedo National Park. This manta ray, named “Alice,” is a mature female measuring approximately 5.5 meters (18 feet) long.

Ask anyone who has encountered a manta ray in the wild to recount the experience, and you’ll witness their eyes illuminate, their faces animate, and perhaps their arms will instinctively mimic the ...

Manta ray courtship off Florida's east coast documented in novel study that could help conservation The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's fisheries division is trying to get a ...

Last week, a Google Maps user browsing the digital globe seemed to have spotted one of the U.S. Navy’s most promising programs. A Manta Ray underwater drone prototype was spotted at the Port ...