Coastal Manta 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

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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The coastal manta ray, scientifically known as Manta alfredi, is a magnificent creature that can be found in various locations across the globe. These gentle giants are often spotted filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons like Hanifaru Bay, where they gracefully glide through the water while consuming plankton. One captivating image showcases a large female reef manta ray swimming over a vibrant coral reef. Its sleek silhouette against the backdrop of colorful corals creates a mesmerizing portrait of this majestic species. In another snapshot, we witness these incredible creatures engaging in their primary feeding behavior once again. With mouths wide open, they filter feed on plankton aggregating in the lights from boats at night. This unique sight can be observed both in the North Ari Atoll and Baa Atoll of Maldives' Indian Ocean. As these reef mantas navigate through open waters or swim close to coral reefs, they often have companions by their side. A Twinspot snapper or even a Remora may accompany them during their journeys, creating fascinating interactions between different marine species. Not only do these images capture the beauty of coastal manta rays but also highlight their ecological role as cleaners visit them on cleaning stations located within vibrant coral ecosystems. These cleaning stations serve as meeting points for mantas to get rid of parasites while providing cleaner wrasses with an abundant food source. Whether it's witnessing their graceful movements underwater or observing them feed on plankton near the surface, encountering these remarkable creatures is truly an awe-inspiring experience. The coastal manta ray continues to captivate us with its elegance and importance within our oceans' delicate ecosystems.