Thousands of new species are found each year.” But few discoveries have so wonderfully illustrated the power of modern ...

Florida locals are calling out state authorities after a dolphin tours company stumbled upon a crew capturing an endangered ...

Video footage of the animal’s July 12 capture, posted online, has ignited debate over whether these intelligent, migratory creatures belong in captivity.

Project Manta, now based at the University of the Sunshine Coast, has been actively researching manta rays in Australian waters since 2006 to unlock the mysterious life of the world's largest ray. "In ...

In the crystal waters of the Atlantic Ocean swam a “large” sea creature with a distinctive black-and-white coloring and “whip ...

For divers and snorkelers who love catching sight of rare ocean species, a trip to the first manta ray sanctuary is a must ...

Rare giant manta ray breeding ground found off coast of Palm Beach by Denise Sawyer Thu, October 1st 2020 at 11:45 AM Updated Thu, October 1st 2020 at 11:56 AM ...

Despite being a threatened species, FWC issued a license for a company to capture a giant manta ray in Panama City Beach for ...

Manta rays weren't listed as federally threatened until 2018, which may be one reason for a lack of research, Horn said. Marshall, Pate's co-author, was the first person to earn a Ph.D. studying ...

When you dive with this giant, 3,000-pound ray that can have a wingspan of 15 feet, you often become very calm and peaceful. It is easy to forget about your worries in life as you connect with ...

Manta rays are one of the world’s largest fish, yet relatively little is known about them. One team is trying to change that by studying these gentle giants.

Sharks and rays are often perceived as cold fish, but at least one species of manta ray has a surprisingly complex social life, a new study says. A majestic species that can reach widths of 18 ...