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School of Munks devil ray, pygmy devil ray, (Mobula munkiana)

School of Munks devil ray, pygmy devil ray, (Mobula munkiana)


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School of Munks devil ray, pygmy devil ray, (Mobula munkiana)

School of Munks devil ray, pygmy devil ray, (Mobula munkiana), feeding on plankton at night, photographed on a long exposure, Espiritu Santo Island, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

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Media ID 21134185

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Animals Baja California Peninsula Blurred Motion Blurred Movement Cartilaginous Fish Central America Chondrichthyes Chordates Eagle Rays Gulf Of California Jawed Fish Long Exposure Manta De Monk Mexico Mobula Mobula Munkiana Myliobatidae Myliobatiformes Night Photographic Effect Pygmy Devil Ray Rays Seas Smoothtail Mobula Tropical Nights Saltwater


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Underwater Ballet - A Mesmerizing Night Feast of the Munks Devil Ray

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. In this photo print, Franco Banfi takes us on a magical journey beneath the surface of the East Pacific Ocean. As if choreographed by nature itself, a school of Munks devil rays gracefully glide through the water, their movements blurred in an ethereal long exposure shot. Feeding on plankton under cover of darkness near Espiritu Santo Island in Baja California, Mexico, these pygmy devil rays create a mesmerizing spectacle. Their sleek bodies and elegant wingspan make them resemble underwater acrobats performing an enchanting ballet. The photographic effect adds to the mystique as streaks of light trail behind each ray's motion. It is as though they are leaving traces of their graceful dance for all to admire. These cartilaginous fish belong to the Mobula munkiana species and are commonly known as smoothtail mobulas or Munk's devil rays. Found in tropical waters off Central America and Latin America, they bring life and vibrancy to our oceans with their presence. Franco Banfi's skillful capture showcases not only the beauty but also highlights the importance of marine conservation efforts. Let this stunning image serve as a reminder that even in our fast-paced world, there is still room for wonder and awe when we take a moment to appreciate nature's incredible creations.

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