Atlantic Manta • Genuine & Top

: Because they frequent shallow coastal waters more than oceanic mantas, they are at higher risk for boat strikes and plastic pollution.

: They are impressively large, reaching wingspans of 5 to 6 meters (16 to 20 feet) . For perspective, that is as wide as a standard two-car garage.

The Atlantic Manta Ray: Unveiling a New Giant For decades, marine biology recognized only two species of manta ray: the coastal-dwelling reef manta and the far-roaming giant oceanic manta. However, in , scientists officially described a third distinct species—the Atlantic manta ray ( Mobula yarae ). Named after "Yara," a water spirit from Indigenous Brazilian mythology, this species represents a breakthrough in our understanding of marine biodiversity in the Western Atlantic. Distinguishing the Atlantic Manta