Now, it’s official: Marshall and her colleagues have identified a new species called Mobula yarae, or the Atlantic manta ray.

Two years before its controversial videotaped capture of a giant manta ray last month, a Florida company seized two more of ...

The newly described Mobula yarae joins a vulnerable group of rays facing threats like bycatch, boat strikes, and habitat loss ...

Scientists identify a new sea creature named Mobula yarae. It's an enormous new species of Atlantic manta ray measuring up to ...

After 15 years of research, scientists confirmed a new species of manta ray dwelling in Atlantic waters. New sea animals are discovered every year, and 2025 is no different. Thanks to conservation ...

A new species of Atlantic manta ray, named Mobula yarae, has been formally identified thanks to an international research ...

Hall said the manta ray stayed still for Wilton, and patiently allowed the diver to remove all the hooks. “I’m sure that manta knew that Jake was trying to get the hooks out,” Hall added.

The manta ray, which is known by locals as Freckles, had large fishing hooks lodged close to her right eye. “It’s very rare for an animal to turn and come back over to you and present ...

It was just two years ago that a tiny robotic manta ray became the world's fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot. Well, one of its descendants has now smashed that record – and it uses less energy ...

Researchers have identified the first manta ray nursery ground found in the Gulf of Mexico. Flower Garden Banks, a national marine sanctuary, is a childhood home for the gigantic and rare animals.