Giant oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) are among the most majestic and vital inhabitants of Australia’s Coral Sea. These graceful giants play a critical role in maintaining the health of coral reef ecosystems. Known for their impressive size and unique filter-feeding technique, manta rays consume large quantities of plankton, helping to regulate the ocean’s nutrient cycle. Manta rays exhibit fascinating behaviors, such as visiting cleaning stations where smaller fish remove parasites fr...

chaipeau