Prince Alfreds Ray Collection

Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons Hanifaru Bay, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) filter feeding on plankton. Madhivafaru Reef, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) shoal filter feeding on plankton concentrated by monsoon currents in Raa Atoll, Vandhoo Thila, Maldives. October

Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Pair of reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) visiting a colourful cleaning station on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from its belly

Reef manta (Manta alfredi) mouth open feeding at night, South Ari atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregating in the lights from a boat at night, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregated in the lights from a boat at night, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) swimming in open water with a Remora (Remora remora) swimming below, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) with mouth open, feeding on plankton near the surface, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding, with gills and cephalic lobes visible, Dampier strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

A reef manta ray in Mayotte
Une magnifique raie manta de rA©cif dans le lagon de Mayotte.. Barathieu Gabriel

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

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"Prince Alfred's Ray: Majestic Filter Feeders of the Ocean" Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) gracefully glide through atoll passes and lagoons, such as Hanifaru Bay, as they engage in their mesmerizing filter feeding behavior. These gentle giants rely on plankton for sustenance, using their wide mouths to capture tiny organisms suspended in the water. In the Pacific Ocean off Okinawa, Japan, a female reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swims elegantly over a vibrant coral reef. The intricate patterns on her body are a testament to nature's artistry. During monsoon season, shoals of reef manta rays gather together to feast on plankton that becomes concentrated by the weather conditions. This spectacle showcases both the beauty and efficiency of these magnificent creatures. Cleaner wrasse find refuge near coral reefs where reef mantas filter feed nearby, and is an example of symbiotic relationships in marine ecosystems - while cleaner wrasse benefit from food scraps left behind by mantas, they also provide cleaning services by removing parasites from their hosts' bodies. Underneath the surface of North Ari Atoll in Maldives lies another captivating sight - a reef manta ray swimming alongside a Twinspot snapper. This harmonious coexistence between species highlights the interconnectedness of life beneath our oceans. As night falls upon Ari Atoll, lights from boats attract plankton aggregations which become irresistible feasts for hungry mantas. Watching these majestic creatures feed under moonlit skies is truly awe-inspiring. In open waters off North Ari Atoll, a remora swims below a graceful reef manta ray - an image that captures both strength and grace intertwined within this underwater world. Hanifaru Lagoon in Baa Atoll offers yet another breathtaking scene as a Manta ray with its mouth wide open engulfs plankton near the surface.