Mobula Alfredi 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

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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"Graceful Filter Feeders: Exploring the World of Mobula Alfredi" Discover the mesmerizing world of Mobula alfredi, commonly known as reef manta rays. These majestic creatures can be found gracefully filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons, such as Hanifaru Bay. With their wide mouths open, they effortlessly sift through vast amounts of plankton to sustain themselves. Intriguingly beautiful, a large female reef manta ray glides elegantly over a vibrant coral reef. Its presence is accompanied by cleaner wrasse darting around it, ensuring its impeccable hygiene. These incredible creatures are not limited to solitary journeys; they often swim alongside other marine species. In Okinawa, Japan's Pacific Ocean waters, a magnificent mobula alfredi swims harmoniously with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), showcasing the diversity and interconnectedness of marine life. Nighttime unveils another fascinating behavior of these gentle giants. Attracted by lights from boats in Ari Atoll's Maldives region or North Ari Atoll specifically, mobula alfredi gather to feed on plankton aggregating near the surface. The sight is truly enchanting as they glide effortlessly through illuminated waters. Even in open water, mobula alfredi finds companionship with Remora fish swimming below them. This symbiotic relationship showcases nature's ability to create unique partnerships for survival and mutual benefit. Hanifaru Lagoon in Baa Atoll provides an opportunity to witness these captivating creatures up close while feeding near the surface with their gills and cephalic lobes visible—a true spectacle that leaves observers awestruck. Visiting colorful cleaning stations on corals adds yet another dimension to their already impressive repertoire. Here pairs of reef mantas visit these stations where smaller fish help rid them of parasites—an example of mutualistic relationships thriving beneath the waves.