Resident Manta Ray Collection

The resident manta ray, also known as the Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi), is a majestic creature that can be found in atoll passes and lagoons such as Hanifaru Bay

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons Hanifaru Bay

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) filter feeding on plankton

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Pair of reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) visiting a colourful cleaning station on a coral

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while Cleaner wrasse

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta (Manta alfredi) mouth open feeding at night, South Ari atoll, Maldives

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregating in the lights from a boat at

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregated in the lights from a boat at night

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) swimming in open water with a Remora (Remora remora)

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) with mouth open, feeding on plankton near the surface, Hanifaru Lagoon

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding, with gills and cephalic lobes visible, Dampier strait

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: A reef manta ray in Mayotte

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of

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

Resident Manta Ray Collection: Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse

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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The resident manta ray, also known as the Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi), is a majestic creature that can be found in atoll passes and lagoons such as Hanifaru Bay. These filter feeders gracefully swim through the water, their large bodies gliding effortlessly as they consume plankton. One captivating image shows a portrait of a female Reef manta ray swimming over a vibrant coral reef, showcasing the beauty and diversity of marine life. In another scene, these gentle giants are seen swimming close to a coral reef while being attended by Cleaner wrasse. Reef mantas are not solitary creatures; they often form companionships with other species. A stunning photograph captures one swimming alongside a Twinspot snapper in Okinawa, Japan's Pacific Ocean waters. These magnificent rays have also been observed feeding on plankton aggregating under boat lights at night in places like Ari Atoll in the Maldives' Indian Ocean region. The sight of them filtering food from illuminated waters is truly mesmerizing. In open water, you may spot a Reef manta accompanied by Remora fish below it. This symbiotic relationship allows both species to benefit - the remoras gain protection and access to leftover prey while the mantas enjoy cleaner skin. Hanifaru Lagoon in Baa Atoll serves as another feeding ground for these incredible creatures. With their mouths wide open near the surface, they feast on plankton-rich waters while displaying their gills and cephalic lobes. Visiting cleaning stations is also part of their routine where small fish help remove parasites from their bodies. It's an intricate dance between predator and cleaner that showcases nature's delicate balance. The resident manta ray exemplifies grace and elegance underwater as it navigates its surroundings with ease. Its presence reminds us of the importance of protecting our oceans so that future generations can continue to marvel at these awe-inspiring creatures within their natural habitats.