The largest ray in the world (up to 8m wide!), the giant manta is a graceful and gentle ... There’s far more going on behind those big eyes than previously imagined.

Researchers were able to identify more than 1,000 individuals thanks to diving photos from scientists as well as tourists. The patterning on the underside of a manta ray is as distinct as a ...

A US military submarine that looks like a giant metal manta ray and is currently under development passed its first major ...

Discover how South Africa's unique manta ray populations are not only vital for ocean health, but also hold the potential to ...

Engineers have assembled an autonomous underwater drone that the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plans to use for long-range missions in the ocean, pictures show. Dubbed ...

Manta ray fins have inspired the design of a soft robot that can swim faster than its record-breaking predecessor. The new swimming robot was engineered by researchers at NC State University and is ...