Manta Collection (page 4)

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The beautiful Manta Rays of Coral Bay Western Australia on the Ningaloo Reef

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The beautiful Manta Rays of Coral Bay Western Australia on the Ningaloo Reef

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The beautiful Manta Rays of Coral Bay Western Australia on the Ningaloo Reef

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The beautiful Manta Rays of Coral Bay Western Australia on the Ningaloo Reef

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The beautiful Manta Rays of Coral Bay Western Australia on the Ningaloo Reef

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Manta Ray being watched by divers Manta Channel dive site, Karang Makassar, north Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Manta Ray

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Manta Ray near sea floor Manta Channel dive site, Karang Makassar, north Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Manta Ray

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Manta Ray feeding near surface Manta Alley dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Manta Ray

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Manta Ray from below with sun in background Manta Alley dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Manta Ray

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Juvenile Axilspot Hogfish Manta Alley dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Juvenile Axilspot Hogfish

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School of Striped Large-Eye Bream Manta Alley dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. School of Striped Large-Eye Bream

Peru. Pile of felt hats with satin rims on a pile of woven mantas

South America, Ecuador, Manta. Small town of El Aromo where the raw material, straw aka Paja Toquilla, is processed to make the world famous Panama hats. Finished hats ready for sale

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Diver with Manta Ray (Manta birostris) Date:

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Manta Ray - Diver Valerie Taylor filming a Manta ray, The beautiful rays carry no sting barb and are harmless to man. (Manta birostris) Date:

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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) adult, close-up of gill slits, feeding, Karang Makassar, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) two adults, feeding, swimming over reef, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) two adults, feeding, swimming over reef, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Manta ray over rubble reef, Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Smoothtail Mobula - leaping out of water - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1391 Smoothtail Mobula - leaping out of water Baja California - Mexico Mobula munkiana Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

South America, Ecuador, Manta. Ivory nut (aka Tagua) carving factory. Hand carved bird

Yap. Dive tanks at the Manta Ray Bay Hotel

Manta ray, Manta birostris, at Rocky Island, Red Sea, Egypt

DEVIL FISHING, 1858. Chasing the Devilfish in South Carolina. Wood engraving, English, 1858

Manta Ray (Manta birostris) adults, feeding, swimming at edge of reef, Manta Sandy, Arborek, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Manta Ray (Manta birostris) adult, feeding, swimming at edge of reef, Manta Sandy, Arborek, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

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Pelagic Manta Birostris or Giant Manta Ray. Ecuador

Carlos Villoch / SpecialistStock
Manta Ray, San Benedicto. Revillagigedo Islands, Pacific Ocean

Craft market in Montecristi colonial town, City of Manta, Ecuador, South America

Manta (Manta birostris ) passing over head with divers bubbles. Red Sea. Egypt
Jolyon Graham / SplashdownDirect

Manta ray, Manta birostris, feeding at night, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Adult Manta Ray (Manta birostris) underwater in deep water off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Pacific manta rays aggregate in deep water (mating behavior). West Maui, Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Fishermen unloading a manta wing from their boat. (rr)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Adult Manta Ray (Manta birostris) in possible mating formation off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Manta ray (Manta birostris) passing underwater close to the bow of a ship working off-shore, with escort of small fish
Caroline Weir / SplashdownDirect

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"Manta: Exploring the Depths of Beauty and Grace" Dive into the captivating world of the manta, a creature that transcends boundaries and captures our imagination. From the sleek lines of the 1988 Opel Manta to the mighty tuna fishing boats in City of Manta, Manabi Province, Ecuador, South America, this enigmatic word takes on various forms. In the vast oceanic expanse lies another wonder - the giant manta ray. With its impressive wingspan and gentle demeanor, it glides effortlessly through San Benedicto Island in Revillagigedo Archipelago or dances gracefully over reefs during possible mating behavior off West Maui in Hawaii. Witnessing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is an awe-inspiring experience. Venturing further into Goofnuw Channel in Yap reveals yet another encounter with these magnificent beings. As they elegantly navigate through turquoise waters, their presence leaves us humbled by nature's wonders. But mantas aren't limited to marine environments alone; they also find themselves at home on land. At Tarqui Beach Fishmarket in Manta, Manabi Province, Ecuador, locals gather to witness fishermen unloading their bountiful catch – a testament to both teamwork and sustenance provided by these coastal communities. The significance of identification cannot be overlooked when studying mantas. Through initiatives like Manta ID and Bohonewart Copy 16's Ratio 4x5 Print series capturing their unique markings and characteristics for research purposes ensures we can better understand these incredible creatures' habits and protect them for future generations. Lastly, let us marvel at how reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) filter feed on plankton concentrated by monsoons – a delicate ballet as they glide together forming shoals that seem almost choreographed.